Where can I find the provisions of the Cr3 American Exteriors franchise and related agreements?
Cr3_American_Exteriors Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ITEM 23 RECEIPTS
Exhibit H contains two copies of a Receipt of our Disclosure Document. You must sign, date and deliver one copy of the Receipt Page to us for our records.
EXHIBIT A-STATE SPECIFIC ADDENDA TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT AND FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
The following State Specific Addendum applies to the Tectum Franchising LLC d/b/a CR3 American Exteriors Disclosure Document and may supersede, to the extent then required by valid applicable state law, certain portions of the Franchise Agreement dated and all related agreements.
The provisions of this State Specific Addendum to Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement apply only to those persons residing or operating CR3 American Exteriors LLC in the following states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
CALIFORNIA
California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to you concerning termination, transfer, or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement or Agreement contains provisions that are inconsistent with the law, the law will control.
The Franchise Agreement provide for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under Federal Bankruptcy Law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.).
The Franchise Agreement contain covenants not to compete which extend beyond the termination of the agreements. These provisions may not be enforceable under California law.
Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to provide you with a disclosure document before asking you to agree to a material modification of an existing franchise.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 45–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, Exhibit H contains two copies of a Receipt of the Disclosure Document. Prospective Cr3 American Exteriors franchisees must sign, date, and deliver one copy of the Receipt Page to Cr3 American Exteriors for their records. This receipt acknowledges that the franchisee has received and reviewed the FDD, which summarizes key provisions of the Franchise Agreement and other related information.
Additionally, Exhibit A of the FDD includes state-specific addenda to the Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement. These addenda may supersede certain portions of the Franchise Agreement to comply with applicable state laws. The provisions apply to individuals residing or operating a Cr3 American Exteriors franchise in specific states, including California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
For franchisees in California, the California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide specific rights concerning termination, transfer, or non-renewal of a franchise. In case of inconsistencies between the Franchise Agreement and California law, the law will take precedence. The FDD also notes that certain provisions in the Franchise Agreement, such as those related to termination upon bankruptcy or non-competition covenants extending beyond the agreement's termination, may not be enforceable under federal or California law, respectively. Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code mandates that Cr3 American Exteriors provide a disclosure document before requesting agreement to any material modification of an existing franchise.