In California, which agency should receive legal service of process for the Crave franchise?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
STATE ADMINISTRATORS/AGENTS FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
This list includes the names, addresses and telephone numbers of state agencies having responsibility for franchising disclosure/registration laws, and serving as our agents for service of process (to the extent that we are registered in their states). This list also includes the names, addresses and telephone numbers of other agencies, companies or entities serving as our agents for service of process.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 63–253)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit G lists state agencies responsible for franchising disclosure/registration laws and those that serve as Crave's agents for service of process, to the extent that Crave is registered in those states. This list also includes other agencies, companies, or entities serving as Crave's agents for service of process.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that if legal action is necessary, Exhibit G within the FDD provides the contact information for the appropriate agency to serve legal documents to Crave in their state. Since the question specifically asks about California, a prospective franchisee should consult Exhibit G to identify the correct agency for service of process in that state.
It is important to note that the FDD excerpt does not explicitly name the agency in California. The franchisee must refer to Exhibit G of the FDD to find this information. This ensures that legal notices are properly served, and the franchisee understands their rights and obligations under the franchise agreement.