How does the Dryject Franchise Agreement address inconsistencies between its renewal provisions and the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In recognition of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, Wisconsin Statutes, §§ 135.01 -135.07, the parties to the attached DRYJECT MANAGEMENT, LLC Franchise Agreement (the "Agreement") agree as follows:
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- Section 6 of the Agreement, under the heading "RENEWAL", shall be supplemented by the addition of a new final paragraph as follows:
- "To the extent that the provisions of § 6. regarding renewal are inconsistent with the requirements of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (which, among other things, grants Franchise Owner the right, in most circumstances, to 90 days prior written notice to termination and 60 days within which to remedy any claims deficiencies), said renewal provision will be superseded by the requirement of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law and will have no force or effect."
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- Section 32 of the Agreement under the heading "TERMINATION OF FRANCHISE", shall be supplemented by the following new subparagraph 32 (h). entitled "Termination Rights under Wisconsin Law":
"To the extent that the provision of §32 regarding termination are inconsistent with requirements of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (which, among other things, grants Franchise Owner the right, in most circumstances to 90 days prior written notice of termination and 60 days within which to remedy any claimed deficiencies), said termination provisions will be superseded by the requirements of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law and will have no force or effect."
Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company addresses potential inconsistencies between its standard franchise agreement and the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law by including specific amendments for franchisees operating in Wisconsin. These amendments ensure that the provisions of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law supersede any conflicting terms in the Dryject Franchise Agreement, particularly regarding renewal and termination rights.
Specifically, the Dryject Franchise Agreement is supplemented to clarify that if any of its renewal or termination provisions clash with the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, the state law will take precedence. This law grants franchisees in Wisconsin, under most circumstances, the right to a 90-day prior written notice of termination and 60 days to remedy any claimed deficiencies. The amendment ensures that Wisconsin franchisees receive these protections, regardless of what the standard Dryject agreement might state.
This approach provides greater clarity and protection for Dryject franchisees in Wisconsin, aligning the franchise agreement with state law. It also demonstrates Dryject's willingness to comply with state-specific regulations, which can be a positive indicator for prospective franchisees. However, franchisees should carefully review the full text of both the franchise agreement and the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law to fully understand their rights and obligations.