To what extent is each provision of the Crisp & Green Addendum to the Franchise Disclosure Document effective, regarding the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law?
Crisp_Green Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| 4. Each provision of this Addendum to the Franchise Disclosure Document shall be effective only to |
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| the extent, with respect to such provision, that the jurisdictional requirements of the Maryland Franchise |
| Registration and Disclosure Law are met independently, without reference to this Addendum to the |
| Franchise Disclosure Document, and only to the extent such provision is a then valid requirement of the |
| statute. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 66–252)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Crisp & Green's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the provisions within the addendum specific to Maryland are effective only if the jurisdictional requirements of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law are independently satisfied, without relying on the addendum itself. This means that for each provision to be valid, it must align with the existing requirements of Maryland franchise law, irrespective of the addendum's existence.
This condition ensures that the addendum does not overreach or contradict Maryland's franchise regulations. It protects franchisees by ensuring that the core legal requirements of the state are met, regardless of any modifications or additions introduced by the franchise agreement or addendum.
For a prospective Crisp & Green franchisee in Maryland, this implies that they should verify that each provision of the addendum complies with Maryland law independently. If a provision in the addendum does not meet the state's jurisdictional requirements on its own, it may not be enforceable. Franchisees should seek legal counsel to ensure full compliance and understanding of their rights under Maryland law.