For Clear Pest Pros, what is the franchisee representing by signing the Franchisee Disclosure Questionnaire?

According to the 2025 FDD, Clear Pest Pros requires prospective franchisees to complete a Franchisee Disclosure Questionnaire. By signing this questionnaire, the franchisee is providing honest responses to questions posed by Clear Pest Pros as they prepare to enter into a franchise agreement.

However, the FDD stipulates that if a prospective franchisee is a resident of Maryland, Washington, or California, or if the business is to be operated in those states, they should not sign the questionnaire. This suggests that the questionnaire may contain provisions that are not compliant with the franchise laws of those states, or that Clear Pest Pros has specific legal considerations for those regions.

It is important to note that the FDD also states that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgement signed by a franchisee can waive claims under applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or disclaim reliance on statements made by the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term in any document executed in connection with the franchise, offering some protection to the franchisee regardless of the questionnaire's contents. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the questionnaire with legal counsel to understand their rights and obligations.