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What does the Fast Fix Jewelry And Watch Repairs agreement supersede?

Fast_Fix_Jewelry_And_Watch_Repairs Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

CHISE AGREEMENT**

Based upon Franchisor's financial condition, the South Dakota Securities Regulation Office has required a financial assurance. Therefore, all initial fees and payments owed by Franchisee shall be deferred until Franchisor completes its pre-opening obligations under this Agreement and Franchisee commences doing business.

{NAME} JEWELRY REPAIR ENTERPRISES, INC.

VIRGINIA RIDER TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions will supersede and apply:

    1. The Virginia State Corporation Commission's Division of Securities and Retail Franchising requires us to defer payment of the initial franchise fee and other initial payments owed by the franchisee to the franchisor until the franchisor has completed its pre-opening obligations under the Franchise Agreement.
    1. Under Section 13.1-564 of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act, it is unlawful for a franchisor to cancel a franchise without reasonable cause. If any ground for default or termination stated in the franchise agreement does not constitute "reasonable cause," as that term may be defined in the Virginia Retail Franchising Act or the laws of Virginia, that provision may not be enforceable.

{NAME} JEWELRY REPAIR ENTERPRISES, INC.

WASHINGTON RIDER TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

In lieu of an impound of franchise fees, Franchisor will not require or accept the payment of any initial franchise fees until Franchisee has (a) received all pre-opening and initial training obligations that it is entitled to under the Franchise Agreement or offering circular, and (b) is open for business.

    1. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
    1. RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There may also be court decisions which may supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
    1. In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be either in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation. In addition, if litigation is not precluded by the Franchise Agreement, a franchisee may bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchise, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.
    1. A release or waiver of rights executed by a franchisee may not include rights under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act or any rule or order thereunder except when executed pursuant to a negotiated settlement after the agreement is in effect and where the parties are represented by independent counsel. Provisions such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, or rights or remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial, may not be enforceable.
    1. Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect the franchisor's reasonable estimated or actual costs in effecting a transfer.
    1. Pursuant to RCW 49.62.020, a noncompetition covenant is void and unenforceable against an employee, including an employee of a franchisee, unless the employee's earnings from the party seeking enforcement, when annualized, exceed $100,000 per year (an amount that will be adjusted annually for inflation). In addition, a noncompetition covenant is void and unenforceable against an independent contractor of a franchisee under RCW 49.62.030 unless the independent contractor's earnings from the party seeking enforcement, when annualized, exceed $250,000 per year (an amount that will be adjusted annually for inflation).

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 37)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Fast Fix Jewelry And Watch Repairs FDD, the franchise agreement may be superseded by specific state laws and regulations in certain states. For franchisees in Virginia, the Virginia Rider to the Franchise Agreement states that certain provisions will supersede the Franchise Agreement, including those related to the timing of initial franchise fee payments and the grounds for franchise termination, ensuring compliance with the Virginia Retail Franchising Act.

Similarly, for franchisees in Washington, the Washington Rider indicates that the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act and relevant court decisions may supersede the Franchise Agreement, particularly in areas of termination and renewal. Additionally, the rider specifies that arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington will occur within the state unless otherwise agreed upon.

For franchisees in Illinois and Indiana, the Indiana Rider to the Franchise Agreement notes that the laws of Indiana will take precedence over any conflicting provisions in the Franchise Agreement or Florida law. This includes prohibitions against unilateral termination without good cause and stipulations that no release, waiver, or estoppel language will relieve Fast Fix Jewelry And Watch Repairs from liability imposed by Indiana franchising laws. The Illinois Rider states that its provisions will supersede anything to the contrary in the Franchise Disclosure Document or Franchise Agreement and will apply to all franchises offered and sold under the laws of the State of Illinois.

These state-specific riders are crucial for prospective franchisees to understand, as they modify the standard Franchise Agreement to comply with local laws, potentially altering franchisees' rights and obligations. Franchisees should carefully review these riders and consult with legal counsel to fully grasp the implications of these superseding provisions in their respective states.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.