To what extent is each provision of the amendment effective for Deck Medic franchisees?
Deck_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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Each provision of this amendment shall be effective only to the extent, with respect to such provision, that the jurisdictional requirements of the Minnesota Franchise Act are met independently without reference to this amendment.
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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed and delivered this Minnesota State amendment to Deck Medic, Inc. Franchise Agreement on the same date as the Franchise Agreement was executed.
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Wisconsin FDD Amendment Amendments to the Deck Medic Franchise Disclosure Document
Item 17, "Renewal, Termination, Transfer and Dispute Resolution," Item 17 is supplemented by the addition of the following:
The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Title XIV-A Ch. 135, Section 135.01-135.07 may affect the termination provision of the Franchise Agreement.
STATE SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Amendments to the Deck Medic, Inc. Franchise 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.
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WASHINGTON FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Amendments to the Deck Medic Franchise Agreement:
In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
There may also be court decisions which may supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be either in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation.
In addition, if litigation is not precluded by the Franchise Agreement, a franchisee may bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.
A release or waiver of rights executed by a franchisee may not include rights under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act or any rule or order thereunder except when executed pursuant to a negotiated settlement after the agreement is in effect and where the parties are represented by independent counsel.
Provisions such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, or rights or remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial, may not be enforceable.
Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect the franchisor's reasonable estimated or actual costs in effecting a transfer.
Pursuant to RCW 49.62.020, a noncompetition covenant is void and unenforceable against an employee, including an employee of a franchisee, unless the employee's earnings from the party seeking enforcement, when annualized, exceed $100,000 per year (an amount that will be adjusted annually for inflation).
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NORTH DAKOTA FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Amendments to the Deck Medic Franchise Agreement:
In recognition of the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law, Section 51-19, the parties to the attached Deck Medic, Inc. Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise Agreement") agree as follows:
The North Dakota Addendum is only applicable if you are a resident of North Dakota or if your Deck Medic Business will be located within the State of North Dakota.
Article 15 of the Franchise Agreement is hereby amended by the addition of the following language: "Provisions requiring North Dakota franchisees to sign a general release upon renewal of the franchise agreement are not enforceable in North Dakota."
Article 16 of the Franchise Agreement is hereby amended by the addition of the following language: "Provisions requiring North Dakota Franchisees to consent to termination or liquidated damages are not enforceable in North Dakota."
Article 6 of the Franchise Agreement are hereby amended by the addition of the following language: "Covenants not to compete such as those mentioned above are generally considered unenforceable in the State of North Dakota."
Article 18 of the Franchise Agreement is hereby amended by the addition of the following language: "Covenants requiring North Dakota franchisees to consent to the jurisdiction of courts outside of North Dakota may not be enforceable in North Dakota."
Article 18 of the Franchise Agreement is hereby amended by the addition of the following language: "for North Dakota Franchisees, North Dakota law shall apply."
Article 18 of the Franchise Agreement is hereby amended by the addition of the following language: "Provisions requiring a franchisee to consent to a waiver of trial by jury are not enforceable under Section 51-19-09 of the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law."
Article 18 of the Franchise Agreement is hereby amended by the addition of the following language: "Provisions requiring the franchisee to consent to a waiver of exemplary and punitive damages are not enforceable under Section 51-19-09 of the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law."
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NEW YORK FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Amendments to the Deck Medic Franchise Agreement:
In recognition of the requirements of the New York General Business Law, Article 33, Sections 680 through 695, and of the regulations promulgated thereunder (N.Y. Comp. Code R. & Regs., tit. 13, §§ 200.1 through 201.16), the parties to the attached Deck Medic, Inc. Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise Agreement"):
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- Under Article 14.C. of the Franchise Agreement, under the heading "Conditions for Approval of Transfer," the subarticle 14.C.(6) is supplemented with the addition of the following language:
- ; provided, however, that all rights and causes of action arising in favor of Franchisee from the provisions of New York General Business Law Sections 680-695 and the regulations issued thereunder, shall remain in force; it being the intent of this provision that the non-waiver provisions of N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law Sections 687.4 and 687.5 be satisfied.
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- Under Article 15.B. of the Franchise Agreement, under the heading "Conditions for Renewal," the subarticle 15.B.(8) is supplemented with the addition of the following language:
- ; provided, however, that all rights and causes of action arising in favor of Franchisee from the provisions of New York General Business Law Sections 680-695 and the regulations issued thereunder, shall remain in force; it being the intent of this provision that the non-waiver provisions of N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law Sections 687.4 and 687.5 be satisfied.
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- Article 18 of the Franchise Agreement and, under the heading "Enforcement and Construction," shall be supplemented by the addition of the following new subarticle 18.Y. to the Franchise Agreement:
Nothing in this Agreement should be considered a waiver of any right conferred upon franchisee by New York General Business Law, Sections 680-695.
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Maryland FDD Amendment
Amendments to the Deck Medic Franchise Disclosure Document
Item 17, "Renewal, Termination, Transfer and Dispute Resolution," is supplemented, by the addition of the following:
- A. The general release required as a condition of renewal, sale, and/or assignment/transfer shall not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
- B. A Franchisee may bring a lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
- C. Any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within three years after the grant of the franchise.
- D. The Franchise Agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C. Section 101, et seq.).
- E. 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.
Michigan FDD Amendment Amendments to the Deck Medic Franchise Disclosure Document
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MINNESOTA FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Amendments to the Deck Medic Franchise Agreement:
In recognition of the requirements of the Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C. and Minnesota Franchise Rules, Chapter 2860, the parties to the attached Deck Medic, Inc. Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise Agreement"), as follows:
- Article 14.C. of the Franchise Agreement, under the heading "Conditions for Approval of Transfer," subarticle 14.C.(6) is supplemented with the addition of the following language:
; provided, however, that all rights enjoyed by Franchisee and any causes of action arising in Franchisee's favor from the provisions of the Minnesota Franchise Act, Minn. Stat. Section 80C.14 et seq. and Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(D), shall remain in force; it being the intent of this provision that the non-waiver provisions of the Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(D) be satisfied; and
Minnesota law provides a franchisee with certain termination and non-renewal rights. Minn. Stat. Sect. 80C.14 Subdivisions 3, 4, and 5 require, except in certain specified cases, that franchisee be given 180 days-notice of nonrenewal of this Agreement by Franchisor.
- Article 15.B. of the Franchise Agreement, under the heading "Conditions for Renewal," the subarticle 15.B.(8) is supplemented with the addition of the following language:
; provided, however, that all rights enjoyed by Franchisee and any causes of action arising in Franchisee's favor from the provisions of the Minnesota Franchise Act, Minn. Stat. Section 80C.14 et seq. and Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(D), shall remain in force; it being the intent of this provision that the non-waiver provisions of the Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(D) be satisfied; and
Minnesota law provides a franchisee with certain termination and non-renewal rights. Minn. Stat. Sect. 80C.14 Subdivisions 3, 4, and 5 require, except in certain specified cases, that franchisee be given 180 days-notice of nonrenewal of this Agreement by Franchisor.
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HAWAII FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Amendments to the Deck Medic Franchise Agreement:
In recognition of the requirements of the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, the undersigned agree to the following modifications to Deck Medic, Inc. Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise Agreement"), as follows:
- Sub-Article 14.C.(6). Sub-article 14.C.(6), under the Article section titled "Conditions for Approval of Transfer," is supplemented by the addition of the following language:
; provided, however, that all rights enjoyed by Franchisee and any causes of action arising in Franchisee's favor from the provisions of the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, shall remain in force; it being the intent of this provision that the non-waiver provisions of the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law be satisfied; and
The Hawaii Franchise Investment Law provides rights to the franchisee concerning non-renewal, termination and transfer of the Franchise Agreement. If this Sub-article contains a provision that is inconsistent with the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law will control.
- Sub-Article 15.B.(8). Sub-article 15.B.(8), under the Article section titled "Conditions for Renewal," is supplemented by the addition of the following:
; provided, however, that all rights enjoyed by Franchisee and any causes of action arising in Franchisee's favor from the provisions of the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, shall remain in force; it being the intent of this provision that the non-waiver provisions of the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law be satisfied; and
The Hawaii Franchise Investment Law provides rights to the franchisee concerning non-renewal, termination and transfer of the Franchise Agreement. If this subarticle contains a provision that is inconsistent with the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law will control.
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Nothing in this Agreement should be considered a waiver of any right conferred upon franchisee by New York General Business Law, Sections 680-695.
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- There are circumstances in which an offering made by Deck Medic, Inc. would not fall within the scope of the New York General Business Law, Article 33, such as when the offer and acceptance occurred outside the state of New York. However, an offer or sale is deemed made in New York if you are domiciled in New York or the Outlet will be opening in New York. Deck Medic, Inc. is required to furnish a New York prospectus to every prospective franchisee who is protected under the New York General Business Law, Article 33.
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- No statement, questionnaire or acknowledgement signed or agreed
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–228)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deck Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the effectiveness of each provision within the franchise agreement amendment is subject to specific jurisdictional requirements and legal considerations, varying by state. For Minnesota, each provision is effective only if it independently meets the requirements of the Minnesota Franchise Act, without relying on the amendment itself. The amendment ensures that franchisees do not waive rights or disclaim reliance on franchisor statements, overriding any conflicting terms in franchise documents.
In California, a similar provision prevents franchisees from waiving rights under state franchise law or disclaiming reliance on franchisor statements. The California amendment also stipulates that its terms supersede any conflicting terms in the franchise agreement. For Washington franchisees, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act takes precedence in case of conflicting laws, potentially affecting termination and renewal terms. Arbitration or mediation involving a Washington franchise must occur in Washington, unless otherwise agreed upon, and franchisees cannot waive rights under the Act except in negotiated settlements with independent counsel.
For franchisees in North Dakota, several articles of the franchise agreement are amended to ensure compliance with North Dakota law. These amendments address issues such as general releases upon renewal, consent to termination or liquidated damages, non-compete covenants, jurisdiction of courts, choice of law, and waivers of jury trials or punitive damages. In New York, the amendment ensures that franchisees retain all rights and causes of action under the New York General Business Law, specifically addressing conditions for transfer and renewal, and reinforcing the non-waiver provisions of the law.
In Maryland, the amendment clarifies that required general releases do not apply to liabilities under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, and franchisees can bring lawsuits in Maryland for claims under this law within three years of the franchise grant. The amendment also notes that the termination provision related to bankruptcy may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law. These state-specific amendments collectively ensure that Deck Medic's franchise agreements comply with local laws and protect franchisees' rights within those jurisdictions.