For a Cool Binz franchise in Indiana, what is the effect of the additional disclosures on the jurisdictional requirements of the Indiana Franchise Disclosure Law and the Indiana Deceptive Franchise Practices Act?

According to Cool Binz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the additional disclosures for Indiana franchises are specifically tied to the jurisdictional requirements of Indiana's franchise laws. These disclosures do not automatically trigger the application of Indiana law. Instead, they are effective only if the jurisdictional requirements of the Indiana Franchise Disclosure Law and the Indiana Deceptive Franchise Practices Act are independently met, without relying on these additional disclosures themselves. This means that whether Indiana law applies to a Cool Binz franchise agreement is determined separately from these added disclosures.

For a prospective Cool Binz franchisee in Indiana, this implies that the standard franchise agreement terms might be influenced by Indiana law only if the franchisee meets the specific criteria outlined in the Indiana Franchise Disclosure Law and the Indiana Deceptive Franchise Practices Act. These criteria are assessed independently of the additional disclosures provided in the FDD. Therefore, a franchisee should understand these jurisdictional requirements to determine if they are afforded the protections and rights under Indiana law.

This condition ensures that Cool Binz franchisees cannot use the additional disclosures as the sole basis for claiming protection under Indiana law. The application of Indiana law depends on factors separate from these disclosures. Franchisees should seek legal counsel to ascertain whether their specific circumstances meet the jurisdictional requirements of Indiana law, as the additional disclosures do not guarantee its applicability. This is a critical point for any potential franchisee to consider when evaluating the franchise agreement and their rights.