What agreement is the Rider annexed to for a Clear Pest Pros franchise?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Background. We and you are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement that has been executed concurrently with the execution of this Rider (the "Franchise Agreement"). This Rider is annexed to and forms part of the Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 67–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Clear Pest Pros Franchise Disclosure Document, the Rider is annexed to the Franchise Agreement. Specifically, the Rider forms part of the Franchise Agreement, indicating that it is an integral component of the overall contractual relationship between Clear Pest Pros and the franchisee.
The FDD excerpts provide examples of addenda to the franchise agreement for franchisees in Minnesota, Maryland, and North Dakota. These addenda include modifications and clarifications to specific sections of the franchise agreement to comply with state laws. For example, the Minnesota Rider addresses issues such as franchisor obligations regarding proprietary rights, termination notice requirements, and waivers of jury trials. The Maryland Rider includes stipulations about releases, enforcement, dispute resolution, and acknowledgments, while the North Dakota Rider covers agreements/releases, covenants not to compete, governing law, dispute resolution procedures, and waivers of damages and jury trials.
Prospective Clear Pest Pros franchisees should pay close attention to any Riders or addenda that are included with their Franchise Agreement, as these documents may contain important information about their rights and obligations under the franchise agreement, particularly as they relate to state-specific regulations. Franchisees should carefully review these documents with legal counsel to ensure they understand their implications.