What are the effective dates for the Deck Medic franchise in California?
Deck_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
"Effective Date" refers to the "Effective Date" of the Franchise Agreement as the term "Effective Date" is set forth and defined in the Franchise Agreement. If, for any reason, the Effective Date cannot be determined by reference to the Franchise Agreement, the Effective Date shall be the date that you sign this Agreement.
In recognition of the requirements of California Franchise Investment Law, California Corporations Code Sections 31000 through 31516, the undersigned agree to the following modifications to the Deck Medic, Inc. Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise Agreement") as follows:
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 in connection with the franchise.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed and delivered this California Amendment to the Deck Medic, Inc. Franchise on the same date as the Franchise Agreement was executed.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–228)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deck Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the effective date of the franchise agreement is determined by the date referenced in the first paragraph of the agreement. If the effective date cannot be determined by referencing the franchise agreement, the effective date will be the date that the agreement is signed.
In California, the Deck Medic Franchise Agreement Amendment acknowledges the requirements of the California Franchise Investment Law, specifically California Corporations Code Sections 31000 through 31516. The parties involved must execute and deliver the California Amendment to the Deck Medic, Inc. Franchise on the same date as the Franchise Agreement itself.
Prospective franchisees in California should note that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed in connection with starting the franchise can waive claims under California franchise law, including claims of fraud. Additionally, franchisees cannot disclaim reliance on statements made by Deck Medic or its representatives. This provision takes precedence over any other conflicting terms in any document related to the franchise agreement.