According to the 2025 Dryject Franchise Disclosure Document, the Dryject Management, LLC Franchise Compliance Questionnaire should not be signed if the franchise is to be operated in Maryland. The document explicitly states this restriction. This instruction is designed to protect the franchisee's rights under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Franchisees should carefully adhere to this instruction to ensure they do not inadvertently waive any legal protections afforded to them under Maryland law.

This requirement is in place because Maryland law includes specific protections for franchisees, and the standard questionnaire might contain clauses that could be interpreted as a waiver of those rights. By not signing the questionnaire, prospective Dryject franchisees operating in Maryland preserve their ability to pursue claims under Maryland franchise law, including claims related to fraud in the inducement or reliance on statements made by Dryject.

Additionally, the Maryland Addendum to the Franchise Agreement clarifies that any representations requiring prospective franchisees to release, estop, or waive liability will not act as a release, estoppel, or waiver of any liability incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This provision reinforces the protection afforded to franchisees in Maryland and ensures that their rights under state law are not compromised by standard franchise documents.

Therefore, it is crucial for prospective Dryject franchisees in Maryland to be aware of this specific instruction and to refrain from signing the Franchise Compliance Questionnaire. Instead, they should rely on the protections provided by Maryland law and the specific addendum to the franchise agreement that addresses these issues.