According to Creative World School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a state is not listed in Exhibit L, Creative World School has not appointed an agent for service of process in that state in connection with the requirements of the franchise laws. The document also clarifies that there may be states in addition to those listed where Creative World School has appointed an agent for service of process and that there may be additional agents appointed in some of the states listed.

Exhibit L to the Creative World School Franchise Disclosure Document is titled "AGENTS FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS (STATE AGENCIES)." This exhibit lists the state agencies authorized to receive service of process for Creative World Schools Franchising Company, Inc. if the company is registered in that particular state.

For prospective Creative World School franchisees, this means that if New York is listed in Exhibit L, then the corresponding agency listed would be authorized to receive service of process for Creative World School in New York. If New York is not listed, then Creative World School has not appointed an agent for service of process in that state in connection with the requirements of the franchise laws. To confirm the agent for service of process in New York, a prospective franchisee should consult Exhibit L of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. If the state is not listed, the prospective franchisee should ask the franchisor directly about the agent for service of process in New York.