What is the name of the Wisconsin law that supersedes conflicting terms in the Exit franchise agreement?

According to Exit's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, specifically Wis. Stat. Chapter 135, will take precedence over any conflicting terms within the Exit franchise agreement if the agreement is governed by Wisconsin law. This means that certain provisions in the franchise agreement that may be inconsistent with the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law would be superseded by the state law.

For a prospective Exit franchisee in Wisconsin, this is a beneficial provision. The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law is designed to protect dealers (franchisees) from unfair treatment by grantors (franchisors). It provides certain rights and protections to franchisees, such as requiring good cause for termination or non-renewal of the franchise agreement and providing certain remedies for violations of the law.

This clause ensures that Exit franchisees operating in Wisconsin receive the full protection of Wisconsin law, regardless of what the franchise agreement might state. Franchisees should become familiar with the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law to understand their rights and obligations. It is also advisable to seek legal counsel to fully understand the implications of this law on their specific franchise agreement.