Has Floors To Go, LLC filed an irrevocable consent to be sued in Maryland?
Floors_To_Go Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Section 16.2 of the Agreement shall be supplemented by the addition of the following sentence, which shall be considered an integral part of the Agreement:
We have filed an irrevocable consent to be sued in Maryland, and you may bring a lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 47–204)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Floors To Go's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Floors To Go, LLC has filed an irrevocable consent to be sued in Maryland. Specifically, the Maryland Amendment to the franchise agreement states that Section 16.2 of the agreement will be supplemented to reflect this consent. This amendment acknowledges the requirements of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
This means that a Floors To Go franchisee in Maryland has the right to bring a lawsuit against Floors To Go, LLC within the state for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This provides a legal avenue for franchisees to address grievances or disputes related to their franchise agreement within their own state, which can be more convenient and cost-effective than having to pursue legal action in another jurisdiction.
This consent to be sued in Maryland is an important protection for franchisees, ensuring that Floors To Go can be held accountable in Maryland courts for any violations of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. It also means that Floors To Go has agreed to be subject to the jurisdiction of Maryland courts for these specific types of claims.