Does Exhibit E to the Cordova Disclosure Document contain state-specific addendums?
Cordova Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
SCLOSURES REQUIRED BY CONNECTICUT LAW
The State of Connecticut does not approve, recommend, endorse or sponsor any business opportunity. The information contained in this disclosure has not been verified by the state. If you have any questions about this investment, see an attorney before you sign a contract or agreement.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY DISCLOSURE
The following business opportunity disclosure is provided by Cordova Franchising, LLC, a registered business in the State of Connecticut.
Disclosure Document is dated: May 30, 2025
Hawaii FDD Amendment
Amendments to the Cordova Franchise Disclosure Document
Exhibit J "FDD Receipts," is supplemented with the addition of the following:
The Receipt for this Disclosure Document (Exhibit "J") is supplemented to add the following:
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- THIS FRANCHISE WILL BE/HAVE BEEN FILED UNDER THE FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW OF THE STATE OF HAWAII. FILING DOES NOT CONSTITUTE APPROVAL, RECOMMENDATION OR ENDORSEMENT BY THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS OR A FINDING BY THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS TRUE, COMPLETE AND NOT MISLEADING.
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- THE FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW MAKES IT UNLAWFUL TO OFFER OR SELL ANY FRANCHISE IN THIS STATE WITHOUT FIRST PROVIDING TO THE PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEE, OR SUBFRANCHISOR, AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS BEFORE THE EXECUTION BY THE PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEE, OF ANY BINDING FRANCHISE OR OTHER AGREEMENT, OR AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS BEFORE THE PAYMENT OF ANY CONSIDERATION BY THE FRANCHISEE, OR SUBFRANCHISOR, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, A COPY OF THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF ALL PROPOSED AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE OF THE FRANCHISE.
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- THIS DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT CONTAINS A SUMMARY ONLY OF CERTAIN MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND THE CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT SHOULD BE REFERRED TO FOR A STATEMENT OF ALL RIGHTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND OBLIGATIONS OF BOTH THE FRANCHISOR AND THE FRANCHISEE.
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- NO STATEMENT, QUESTIONNAIRE OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SIGNED OR AGREED TO BY A FRANCHISEE IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP SHALL HAVE THE EFFECT OF: (I) WAIVING ANY CLAIMS UNDER ANY APPLICABLE STATE FRANCHISE LAW, INCLUDING FRAUD IN THE INDUCEMENT, OR (II) DISCLAIMING RELIANCE ON ANY STATEMENT MADE BY ANY FRANCHISOR, FRANCHISE SELLER, OR OTHER PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE FRANCHISOR. THIS PROVISION SUPERSEDES ANY OTHER TERM OF ANY DOCUMENT EXECUTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE FRANCHISE.
Illinois FDD Amendment
Amendments to the Cordova Franchise Disclosure Document
DISCLOSURE REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement.
In conformance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of the State of Illinois is void. However, a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration to take place outside of Illinois.
Franchisee's rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal are set forth in Sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
In conformance with Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 44)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cordova's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit E is not mentioned. However, the document does include state-specific addenda in other exhibits. Specifically, Exhibit J, which covers FDD Receipts, is supplemented with additions for Hawaii. These additions include stipulations about filing under Hawaii's franchise investment law, the timing of providing the disclosure document to prospective franchisees, and statements regarding the summary nature of the disclosure document and waivers of claims.
Additionally, the Cordova FDD contains an Illinois FDD Amendment that states Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement and that any provision designating jurisdiction and venue outside of Illinois is void, although arbitration may take place outside of Illinois. There are also disclosures required by Connecticut law, including a statement that the state does not approve, recommend, endorse, or sponsor any business opportunity, and that the information has not been verified by the state. The FDD also includes a Washington Franchise Agreement Amendment, which modifies the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements if the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington, the purchaser is a resident of Washington, and/or.
Prospective Cordova franchisees should carefully review all state-specific addenda to understand how the franchise agreement and FDD may be modified or interpreted differently based on their location. This includes understanding their rights and obligations under state franchise laws, as well as any specific disclosures or requirements imposed by their state. Franchisees should also consult with legal counsel to ensure they fully understand the implications of these state-specific provisions.