What is amended by the Rhode Island Rider to the Franchise and Multi-Unit Development Agreement for Crave Cookies?

According to Crave Cookies' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Rhode Island Rider amends the Franchise Agreement and Multi-Unit Development Agreement. Specifically, any provision in the franchise agreement that restricts jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside of Rhode Island, or requires the application of laws from a state other than Rhode Island, is considered void with respect to a claim that is otherwise enforceable.

For a prospective Crave Cookies franchisee in Rhode Island, this means that they cannot be forced to litigate disputes in another state or be subject to laws that are not those of Rhode Island. This protects the franchisee by ensuring that legal proceedings and the interpretation of the agreement will occur within their own state's legal framework.

This type of rider is common in franchise agreements to ensure compliance with state-specific franchise laws, which vary considerably. By including this rider, Crave Cookies is acknowledging and agreeing to abide by Rhode Island's regulations, providing a level of legal protection and clarity for franchisees operating in that state.