What law necessitates the amendments to the Deer Solution Franchise Agreement described in this section?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed and delivered this Minnesota State amendment to the Deer Solution Franchising LLC Franchise Agreement on the same date as the Franchise Agreement was executed.
| Deer Solution Franchising LLC Franchisor: | Franchisee: | ||
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| Signature | Signature | ||
| Name and Title (please print) | Name (please print) | ||
| Dated | Dated Signature Name (please print) Dated |
NEW YORK FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Amendments to the Deer Solution 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 Deer Solution Franchising LLC Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise Agreement"), as follows:
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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:
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Deer Solution Franchise Disclosure Document, several states require specific amendments to the standard franchise agreement to comply with their franchise laws. For example, the New York Franchise Agreement Amendment is made "[i]n recognition of the requirements of the New York General Business Law, Article 33, Sections 680 through 695." Similarly, the Maryland Franchise Agreement Amendment acknowledges the "Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law." The Hawaii Franchise Agreement Amendment is made "[i]n recognition of the requirements of the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law." The Minnesota Franchise Agreement Amendment is made "[i]n recognition of the requirements of the Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C. and Minnesota Franchise Rules, Chapter 2860." The North Dakota Franchise Agreement Amendment is made "[i]n recognition of the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law, Section 51-19."
These amendments address various aspects of franchise law, including franchisee rights upon termination and non-renewal, limitations on waivers of legal rights, and the enforceability of certain provisions such as choice of law, forum selection, and covenants not to compete. For instance, the Illinois Franchise Agreement Amendment states that "Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement" and addresses jurisdiction and venue stipulations. The Wisconsin FDD Amendment notes that "The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Title XIV-A Ch. 135, Section 135.01-135.07 may affect the termination provision of the Franchise Agreement."
These state-specific amendments are crucial for prospective Deer Solution franchisees because they ensure that the franchise agreement complies with local laws and protects their rights. Franchisees should carefully review the amendment for their state to understand how it modifies the standard franchise agreement. This also highlights the importance of consulting with a franchise attorney to fully understand the implications of these amendments and how they affect their investment.