What is the 'Agreement' referring to in the Minnesota amendment to the Dryject franchise agreement?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| AMENDMENT TO DRYJECT MANAGEMENT, LLC | |
|---|---|
| FRANCHISE AGREEMENT | |
| REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF MINNESOTA | |
| THIS RIDER (the “Rider”) is effective as of _______________________, 20 (the | |
| “Agreement Date”), and amends the Franchise Agreement dated ________, 20 | |
| (the “Agreement”), between DRYJECT MANAGEMENT, LLC (hereinafter referred to as | |
| “DryJect” or “Company”), with its principal office at 307 Lincoln Ave., Hatboro, PA | |
| 19040 and _______________ (“Franchise Owner”), whose mailing address is | |
| _______________. | 1. Precedence and Defined Terms. This Rider is an integral part of, and is incorporated into, the Agreement. Nevertheless, this Rider supersedes any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of the Agreement. Terms not otherwise defined in this Rider have the meanings as defined in the Agreement. 2. Renewal. Sub-section 6(f) of the Agreement is amended by deleting that Subsection in its entirety. |
Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dryject Franchise Disclosure Document, the "Agreement" referenced in the Minnesota amendment refers to the original Franchise Agreement between Dryject Management, LLC and the Franchise Owner. The amendment, or "Rider," serves to modify specific sections of this pre-existing agreement to comply with Minnesota state law.
The Rider is designed to be integrated into the original Franchise Agreement, but it takes precedence over any conflicting terms. This means that if there's a discrepancy between the original agreement and the Rider, the terms outlined in the Rider will be enforced. This ensures that the Dryject franchise operation adheres to Minnesota's specific regulations.
Several sections of the original agreement are specifically addressed and amended by the Rider. These include aspects such as renewal terms, termination clauses, and dispute resolution processes. For example, the Rider modifies the original agreement to ensure that a Dryject franchisee cannot be forced to waive their right to a jury trial, and that Dryject must comply with Minnesota statutes regarding termination and nonrenewal notices. These amendments are crucial for protecting the franchisee's rights and ensuring fair business practices within the state of Minnesota.