What agreement does this rider amend for Creative World School?
Creative_World_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
RIDER TO CREATIVE WORLD SCHOOLS FRANCHISING COMPANY, INC. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR USE IN ILLINOIS
This Rider is entered into this, 20 (the "Effective Date"), between CREATIVE WORLD SCHOOLS FRANCHISING COMPANY, INC., a Florida corporation ("we," "us," "our" or "Franchisor"), with its principal business address at 25110 Bernwood Drive, Suite #104, Bonita Springs, Florida 34135, and , a whose principal business address is (referred to in this Rider as "you," "your" or "Franchisee") and amends the Franchise Agreement between the parties dated as of the Effective Date, (the "Agreement").
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- Precedence and Defined Terms. This Rider is an integral part of, and is incorporated into, the Agreement. Nevertheless, this Rider supersedes any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of the Agreement. Terms not otherwise defined in this Rider have the meanings as defined in the Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–247)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Creative World School Franchise Disclosure Document, the rider amends the existing Franchise Agreement between Creative World Schools Franchising Company, Inc. and the franchisee. The rider is considered an integral part of the Franchise Agreement, incorporated directly into it. However, the rider also has precedence, meaning that if any terms in the rider conflict with the original Franchise Agreement, the terms of the rider will take precedence and supersede the conflicting provisions of the original agreement.
This ensures that any state-specific regulations or modifications are properly integrated into the franchise agreement. For example, there are specific riders for New York, Virginia, Illinois, and Maryland. These riders include clauses that address issues such as waivers of claims under state franchise laws, termination conditions, and governing law, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
For a prospective Creative World School franchisee, this means carefully reviewing the rider applicable to their state alongside the standard Franchise Agreement. Understanding how the rider modifies the original agreement is crucial for knowing their rights and obligations. Franchisees should pay close attention to clauses that address governing law, dispute resolution, and any waivers or releases, as these can significantly impact their legal standing and operational flexibility.