In Minnesota, what is the effect of a statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by a Dryject franchisee regarding disclaiming reliance on statements made by the franchisor?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in the state of Minnesota, any statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by a franchisee at the start of their franchise relationship cannot waive claims under state franchise law, including claims of fraud in the inducement.
Specifically, these documents cannot disclaim a franchisee's reliance on statements made by Dryject, its franchise sellers, or anyone acting on Dryject's behalf. This protection ensures that franchisees in Minnesota retain their legal rights and are not bound by clauses that might otherwise limit their ability to pursue claims against the franchisor based on misrepresentations or fraud.
This provision overrides any conflicting terms in any document executed in connection with the franchise agreement, reinforcing the protection afforded to franchisees under Minnesota law. This means that even if other documents contain language suggesting a waiver of these rights, the Minnesota-specific provision will take precedence, safeguarding the franchisee's ability to seek legal recourse if necessary.