According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchisee Acknowledgement document should not be signed if the offer or sale of the franchise is subject to state franchise registration/disclosure laws in certain states. These states include California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin.

Specifically, the document states that it will not apply if the franchise is subject to these state laws. Additionally, the document explicitly instructs potential franchisees not to sign the acknowledgement if the franchise is to be operated in, or if they are a resident of, Maryland.

This instruction is crucial for prospective franchisees because signing the acknowledgement under the specified circumstances could potentially waive certain rights or protections afforded to them under state franchise laws. Franchisees should carefully review this instruction and ensure they comply with it based on their location and the applicable state laws.