Does Utah law for the protection of franchisees automatically apply to the Crave Cookies Guaranty?

According to Crave Cookies' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Utah law for the protection of franchisees or business opportunity purchasers does not automatically apply to the Guaranty. The document states that these laws will only apply if their jurisdictional requirements are met independently, without relying on the specific section of the agreement. This means that a guarantor cannot assume they are protected by Utah franchise laws simply by virtue of signing the Guaranty.

This provision is included in both the section regarding the Guaranty itself and the general governing law section of the franchise agreement. This reinforces the intent that any protections afforded by Utah franchise law must be established separately from the franchise agreement and the Guaranty.

For a prospective Crave Cookies franchisee, this means that any guarantor (such as a family member or business partner) should not assume automatic protection under Utah franchise laws. They should seek independent legal advice to determine if they qualify for protection under those laws based on factors other than their role as a guarantor for the franchise agreement. This could have implications for the guarantor's rights and obligations in case of disputes or other legal matters related to the franchise.