Does the Wisconsin addendum for Crisp & Green supersede any other term of any document executed with the franchise regarding the disclaimer of reliance on statements made by the franchisor?
Crisp_Green Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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- No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgement 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 with the franchise.
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- Each provision of this addendum shall be effective only to the extent, with respect to such provision, that the jurisdictional requirements of the Wisconsin Franchise Law or the Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder are met independently without reference to this addendum to the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 66–252)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Crisp & Green's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Wisconsin addendum addresses the disclaimer of reliance on statements made by the franchisor. Specifically, for franchisees in Wisconsin, no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by the franchisee can waive claims under state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or disclaim reliance on statements made by Crisp & Green or its representatives.
This provision in the Wisconsin addendum explicitly supersedes any other conflicting terms in any document executed in connection with the franchise. This means that any prior agreements or clauses that might have suggested a franchisee cannot hold Crisp & Green accountable for statements made are overridden by this addendum.
This protection is significant for prospective Crisp & Green franchisees in Wisconsin, as it ensures they retain their rights under Wisconsin franchise law and can rely on the representations made by the franchisor during the franchise sales process. However, the effectiveness of this provision is contingent on meeting the jurisdictional requirements of the Wisconsin Franchise Law, independently of the addendum itself.