Regarding the Embassy Suites Franchise Agreement, what is the statute of limitations for bringing claims under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Laws?
Embassy_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Subsection 16.2.2 is amended to provided that a franchisee may sue in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Laws must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the License.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 97)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Embassy Suites Franchise Disclosure Document, the Maryland Addendum to the Franchise Agreement specifies the statute of limitations for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Laws.
Specifically, any claims arising under these laws must be brought within three years after the grant of the License. This means that an Embassy Suites franchisee in Maryland has a three-year window from the date their franchise license is granted to file a lawsuit for any violations of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
This provision is important for prospective franchisees in Maryland as it sets a clear deadline for legal action related to franchise registration and disclosure issues. It is crucial for franchisees to be aware of this timeframe and to seek legal advice promptly if they believe they have a claim under these laws.
This addendum modifies the standard terms of the Embassy Suites Franchise Agreement to comply with Maryland law, ensuring that franchisees in Maryland have the legal rights and protections afforded to them under state law.