For Crepe De Licious, under what condition will the terms of the State Addendum apply?
Crepe_De_Licious Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Certain states have laws governing the franchise relationship and franchise documents. Certain states require modifications to the FDD, Franchise Agreement and other documents related to the sale of a franchise. This State Specific Addendum ("State Addendum") will modify these agreements to comply with the state's laws. The terms of this State Addendum will only apply if you meet the requirements of the applicable state independently of your signing of this State Addendum. The terms of this State Addendum will override any inconsistent provision of the FDD, Franchise Agreement or any Supplemental Documents. This State Addendum only applies to the following states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
If your state requires these modifications, you will sign this State Addendum along with the Franchise Agreement and any Supplemental Agreements.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crepe De Licious's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the terms of the State Addendum will apply if a franchisee meets the requirements of a state that has laws governing the franchise relationship and franchise documents, independently of signing the State Addendum. These states require modifications to the FDD, Franchise Agreement, and other related documents.
The State Addendum modifies these agreements to comply with the state's laws and will override any inconsistent provision of the FDD, Franchise Agreement, or any Supplemental Documents. Crepe De Licious specifies that the State Addendum applies only to California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
If a franchisee's state requires these modifications, they will sign the State Addendum along with the Franchise Agreement and any Supplemental Agreements. This ensures that the franchise agreement adheres to the specific legal requirements of the franchisee's state, providing a legally sound framework for the franchise operation.