What conditions must be met for a Dryject franchisee to terminate the franchise agreement under state law?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
To the extent that the provisions regarding termination described in this section are inconsistent with the requirements of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (which, among other things, grants You the right, in most circumstances, to 90 days prior written notice to termination and 60 days within which to remedy any claim deficiencies), the termination provision will be superseded by the requirements of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law and will have no force or effect.
Your rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
In conformance with section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment 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.
Any provision of a franchise agreement, franchise disclosure document, acknowledgement, questionnaire, or other writing, including any exhibit thereto, disclaiming or denying any of the following shall be deemed contrary to public policy and shall be void and unenforceable:
Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the conditions for a franchisee to terminate the franchise agreement under state law vary depending on the state in which the franchise operates. For Wisconsin franchisees, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law grants the franchisee the right, in most circumstances, to 90 days prior written notice of termination and 60 days within which to remedy any claimed deficiencies. These provisions supersede any inconsistent terms in the standard Dryject franchise agreement.
For franchisees in Illinois, any condition that requires waiving compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law is void. This includes waivers of claims under state franchise law or disclaimers of reliance on statements made by Dryject. This addendum applies only to franchisees who are residents of Illinois or locate their franchises in Illinois.
In Indiana, any provision that binds a person acquiring a Dryject franchise to waive compliance with Indiana franchise laws is void. Specifically, the requirement to sign a general release of claims as a condition of renewal or transfer is omitted for Indiana franchisees, although Dryject can still require a release as part of settling a dispute. For California franchisees, any provision in the Franchise Agreement that would result in your waiver of compliance with any provision of the California Franchise Relations Act is void to the extent that such provision violates such law. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult private legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws.