Under what circumstances do the State Addenda to the Franchise Agreement apply to a Deka Lash franchisee?

According to Deka Lash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the State Addenda to the Franchise Agreement apply under specific conditions related to the franchisee's residency or the location of their franchise territory. Generally, if a franchisee is a resident of a state for which there is an addendum, or if their franchise territory is located in such a state, the addendum will apply.

However, there's a notable exception for Virginia. For Virginia, the Virginia Addendum to the Franchise Agreement only applies if the franchise territory itself is located within Virginia. This means that a Deka Lash franchisee residing in Virginia but operating a franchise elsewhere would not be subject to the Virginia addendum, whereas a franchisee operating in Virginia would be, regardless of their state of residence.

These state addenda are important because they can supersede any inconsistent provisions in the standard Franchise Agreement. This means that the terms and conditions of the franchise may vary depending on the state in which the franchisee resides or operates, potentially affecting aspects of the franchise agreement. Prospective franchisees should carefully review any applicable state addenda to understand how they modify the standard agreement.