Which section of the Face Foundrie Franchise Agreement, specifically regarding limitations of claims, is deleted to comply with the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law?

According to the 2025 Face Foundrie Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 18.06 of the Franchise Agreement, which pertains to limitations of claims, is deleted to the extent required by the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law. This deletion is specified in an addendum to the franchise agreement for use in North Dakota.

This means that certain limitations on the types of claims a franchisee can bring against Face Foundrie, or the time frame in which they can bring those claims, are removed or modified to comply with North Dakota law. This ensures that Face Foundrie franchisees in North Dakota have the full legal rights and protections afforded to them under the state's franchise investment law.

For a prospective Face Foundrie franchisee in North Dakota, this is a beneficial provision. It prevents Face Foundrie from enforcing clauses that might unduly restrict the franchisee's ability to pursue legal claims related to their franchise investment. Franchisees should carefully review the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law to understand the specific rights and protections they are afforded.