What is the effect of the Minnesota Rider on inconsistent provisions of the Dryject Franchise Agreement?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| 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. |
Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Minnesota Rider is designed to take precedence over any conflicting terms within the standard Dryject Franchise Agreement. This means that if a provision in the original agreement clashes with a clause in the Minnesota Rider, the Rider's terms will prevail.
Specifically, the Dryject FDD states, "this Rider supersedes any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of the Agreement." This ensures that Minnesota franchisees are subject to terms that comply with Minnesota state law, even if the standard agreement contains different language. This is particularly relevant in areas such as termination rights, waivers, and other legal stipulations where state laws may provide additional protections for franchisees.
For a prospective Dryject franchisee in Minnesota, this rider offers an added layer of security, ensuring that their franchise agreement adheres to Minnesota law. It is important for franchisees to carefully review the rider alongside the standard agreement to understand their rights and obligations fully. This also means that Dryject franchisees in Minnesota will have certain rights that are protected by Minnesota law, and these rights cannot be waived or reduced by anything in the franchise agreement.