What is the title of the addendum that modifies the Dryject Franchise Disclosure Document for use in Virginia?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ADDENDUM TO DRYJECT MANAGEMENT, LLC
FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR STATE OF VIRGINIA
In recognition of the restrictions contained in Section 13.1-564 of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act, the Franchise Disclosure Document for DryJect Management, LLC for use in the Commonwealth of Virginia shall be amended as follows:
The Summary column of Item 17 Paragraph (h) of the Virginia Disclosure Document is modified by adding the following at the end of the sentence:
"Pursuant to Section 13.1.564 of the Virginia Franchising Act, it is unlawful for a franchisor to cancel a franchise agreement without reasonable cause. If any ground for default or termination stated in the franchise agreement does not constitute "reasonable cause" as that term may be defined in the Virginia Retail Franchising Act or laws of Virginia, that provision may not be enforceable."
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, the title of the addendum that modifies the Franchise Disclosure Document for use in Virginia is "ADDENDUM TO DRYJECT MANAGEMENT, LLC FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR STATE OF VIRGINIA".
This addendum acknowledges and incorporates restrictions from Section 13.1-564 of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act. Specifically, it modifies Item 17 Paragraph (h) of the Virginia Disclosure Document, adding a statement about the unlawfulness of canceling a franchise agreement without reasonable cause, as defined by Virginia law. It also clarifies that franchisees cannot waive claims under state franchise law or disclaim reliance on statements made by the franchisor.
This addendum ensures that the Dryject franchise agreement complies with Virginia law, providing additional protection to franchisees operating in Virginia. It prevents the franchisor from enforcing terms that conflict with the Virginia Retail Franchising Act, particularly regarding termination and waivers of legal rights. Prospective franchisees in Virginia should carefully review this addendum to understand their rights and protections under state law.