Does the Crisp & Green Area Development Agreement include an Area Development Agreement Rider?

According to Crisp & Green's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Area Development Agreement does include a Rider. Specifically, Exhibit C of the Franchise Disclosure Document is the Area Development Agreement, which includes a Rider and state-specific addenda.

Area Development Agreements are common in franchising, especially for brands looking to expand rapidly. The Rider to the Area Development Agreement likely contains specific details regarding the number of Crisp & Green restaurants to be developed, the development schedule, and the territory granted to the developer.

Furthermore, the document includes addenda to the Area Development Agreement that address specific state laws. For example, there are addenda for New York, North Dakota, Maryland, Rhode Island, and Washington, which modify certain sections of the agreement to comply with these states' franchise regulations. This is a common practice to ensure the franchise agreement adheres to varying legal requirements across different states.

Prospective Crisp & Green area developers should carefully review the Area Development Agreement, including the Rider and any state-specific addenda, to fully understand their rights and obligations. They should pay close attention to the development schedule, the defined development area, and any modifications to the standard agreement outlined in the addenda.