What is the document called that the Floors To Go Rhode Island Amendment is attached to?
Floors_To_Go Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In recognition of the requirements of the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act, Rhode Island General Laws §§19-28.1-14, the parties to the attached Membership Agreement (the "Agreement") agree as follows:
- Section 16.2 of the Agreement shall be supplemented by the following provision which shall be considered an integral part of the Agreement:
This section shall not in any way abrogate or reduce any rights of franchisees as provided for under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act (Rhode Island General Laws § 19-28.1-14). A provision in a franchise agreement restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside this state or requiring the application of the laws of another state is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under this act.
- Each provision of this Rhode Island Amendment shall be effective only to the extent, with respect to such provision, that the jurisdictional requirements of the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act are met independently without references to this Rhode Island Amendment.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 47–204)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Floors To Go Franchise Disclosure Document, the Rhode Island Amendment is attached to the Membership Agreement.
The Rhode Island Amendment is included because of the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act, Rhode Island General Laws §§19-28.1-14. The amendment modifies Section 16.2 of the Membership Agreement, ensuring that the agreement does not reduce any rights of franchisees as provided by the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act. It also states that any provision restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside of Rhode Island or requiring the application of other state laws is void with respect to claims enforceable under this act.
This amendment ensures that Floors To Go franchisees in Rhode Island retain all rights granted to them under Rhode Island law, regardless of what the standard Membership Agreement might otherwise state. This is a common practice in franchising, as franchisors often need to make state-specific amendments to comply with local regulations. Prospective franchisees should carefully review all state-specific amendments to understand how their rights and obligations may differ from the standard agreement.