Where is the Corner Bakery Cafe franchise agreement considered to be executed?

The 2025 Corner Bakery Cafe Franchise Disclosure Document includes addenda to the Area Development Agreement that address execution, choice of law, and other legal considerations for developers in specific states. For instance, developers in Minnesota, Maryland, Illinois, and Virginia receive addenda that modify certain sections of the agreement to comply with state laws. These addenda address issues such as required releases, choice of law and forum, statutes of limitations, and waivers of liability. These addenda are entered into simultaneously with the execution of the Development Agreement.

Specifically, the addendum for Virginia developers states that it is executed because the offer or sale of the franchise was made in Virginia, the franchisee is a resident of Virginia, or the franchised cafe will be located in Virginia. This addendum also clarifies that no statement signed by a franchisee can waive claims under applicable state franchise law or disclaim reliance on statements made by the franchisor. The Virginia addendum also states that it may be executed in multiple counterparts, including electronic transmissions.

While these addenda indicate specific state-related considerations, the Franchise Agreement itself, as stated in the FDD, is made and entered into as of the date set forth on Appendix A. Appendix A identifies the effective date and includes franchise information specific to the franchisee. Therefore, the franchise agreement is considered executed as of the effective date listed on Appendix A, which is attached to the agreement. Corner Bakery Cafe's principal place of business is at 13355 Noel Road, Suite 1645, Dallas, Texas 75240.