What is the Crisp & Green Franchising LLC's document's intended use, as stated in the header?
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ADDENDUM TO CRISP & GREEN FRANCHISING LLC FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
In recognition of the restrictions contained in Section 13.1-564 of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act, the Franchise Disclosure Document for Crisp & Green for use in the Commonwealth of Virginia shall be amended as follows:
- Item 17, "Renewal, Termination, Transfer and Dispute Resolution," shall be amended by the addition of the following language:
Pursuant to Section 13.1-564 of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act, it is unlawful for a franchisor to cancel a franchise without reasonable cause. If any ground for default or termination stated in the franchise agreement or area development agreement does not constitute "reasonable cause;" as that term is defined in the Virginia Retail Franchising Act or the laws of Virginia, that provision may not be enforceable.
- The "Summary" section of Item 17(t) shall be amended to read:
Only the terms of the Franchise Agreement, Area Development Agreement, and other related written agreements are binding (subject to applicable state law). Any representations or promises outside of the disclosure document, Franchise Agreement, and Area Development Agreement may not be enforceable.
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- No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including, fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
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- Each provision of this Addendum to the Franchise Disclosure Document shall be effective only to the extent, with respect to such provision, that the jurisdictional requirements of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act 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 the 2024 Crisp & Green Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), several addenda clarify the document's use and legal considerations, particularly concerning state-specific regulations. These addenda ensure that the FDD complies with franchise laws in states like Virginia, California, Minnesota, New York, Maryland, and South Dakota.
Specifically, the addenda address issues such as waivers of claims, disclaimers of reliance, and the enforceability of certain provisions within the franchise agreement. For instance, in states like California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin, franchisees cannot waive claims under state franchise law or disclaim reliance on statements made by Crisp & Green.
Furthermore, the New York addendum mandates that potential franchisees be informed about the availability of information comparing franchisors and advises them to contact state administrators or public libraries for assistance. It also clarifies that registration of the franchise by New York State does not constitute a recommendation or verification of the information provided in the FDD. These stipulations collectively emphasize the importance of adhering to state-specific legal requirements and ensuring that franchisees are fully aware of their rights and protections under applicable laws when considering a Crisp & Green franchise.