Under what condition is each provision of the Dog Haus FDD Addendum effective with respect to jurisdictional requirements of Indiana law?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Each provision of this Addendum shall be effective only to the extent, with respect to such provision, that the jurisdictional requirements of the Act are met independently without reference to this Addendum.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 87–328)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, each provision within any addendum is effective only if the jurisdictional requirements of the relevant Act are independently satisfied, without relying on the addendum itself. This condition ensures that the addendum's provisions do not override or circumvent the legal requirements of the specific jurisdiction, such as Indiana, where the franchise is being established or operated.
This means that for any clause in the Dog Haus addendum to be enforceable in Indiana, it must already comply with Indiana's franchise laws and regulations, irrespective of the addendum's existence. This protects the franchisee by ensuring that their rights and protections under Indiana law are not diminished or waived by the addendum.
For a prospective Dog Haus franchisee, this implies that they should verify that every provision of the addendum aligns with Indiana's franchise laws. If a provision does not independently meet Indiana's requirements, it may not be enforceable. Franchisees should seek legal counsel to review the addendum and ensure compliance with local laws, safeguarding their investment and operational rights within the state.