Under what conditions is this Rider executed 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.
This Rider is being executed because (a) the offer or sale of the franchise for the Clear Pest Pros franchise you will operate under the Agreement was made in the State of Minnesota and you will operate the Franchise in the State of Minnesota and/or (b) you are a resident of the State of Minnesota.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 67–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Clear Pest Pros Franchise Disclosure Document, a Rider to the Franchise Agreement is executed under specific conditions related to the location of the franchise and the franchisee's residency. For franchisees operating in Minnesota, a Rider is executed if the franchise offer or sale occurred in Minnesota, and the franchisee will operate there, or if the franchisee is a resident of Minnesota. This Rider addresses compliance with Minnesota state laws, including those related to franchisor conduct, trademark protection, termination notices, and waivers of jury trials.
Similarly, for franchisees in Maryland, a Rider is executed if the franchise offer or sale occurred in Maryland, and the franchisee will operate there, or if the franchisee is a resident of Maryland. This Rider includes provisions to comply with the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, addressing issues such as release requirements, statutes of limitations, dispute resolution, and acknowledgments.
For franchisees operating in North Dakota, a Rider is executed if the franchise offer or sale occurred in North Dakota, or if the franchisee is a resident of North Dakota and their business will be located or operated there. This Rider modifies certain sections of the Franchise Agreement to align with North Dakota law, including agreements and releases, covenants not to compete, governing law, dispute resolution procedures, and waivers of damages and jury trials. These state-specific Riders ensure that the Clear Pest Pros franchise agreement complies with local regulations, providing additional protections and disclosures to franchisees in those states.