In which states is the Face Foundrie Franchisee Acknowledgement exhibit not applicable?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Exhibit | Franchise Agreement |
|---|---|
| A | Data Sheet |
| B | List of Principals and Operating Partner |
| C | Guaranty, Indemnification and Acknowledgment |
| D | Electronic Funds Withdrawal and Credit Card Authorization |
| E | Personal Covenants |
| F | Telephone Number Assignment Agreement and Power of Attorney |
| G | Lease Rider |
| H | Franchisee Acknowledgement [Not applicable in CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA and WI] |
| I | Employee Non-Disclosure Agreement |
| J | State Addenda |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchisee Acknowledgement exhibit is not applicable in certain states that have franchise registration and disclosure laws. Specifically, this acknowledgement is not required if the offer or sale of the franchise is subject to these laws in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin.
Additionally, the Franchisee Acknowledgement should not be signed if the Face Foundrie franchise is to be operated in, or if the franchisee is a resident of, Maryland. This suggests that Maryland has specific regulations or requirements that make the standard Franchisee Acknowledgement unnecessary or inappropriate.
Prospective franchisees in these states should be aware that they will not be asked to sign this particular document. This may be because these states have their own specific disclosure requirements or provide franchisees with additional protections under state law. Franchisees should consult with a legal professional to understand their rights and obligations in their specific state.