What is the effect of the Floyds 99 Franchise Agreement Rider on other terms in documents connected with the franchise?

According to the 2025 Floyds 99 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement Rider includes provisions that supersede other terms in documents related to the franchise agreement. Specifically, these riders address potential conflicts or waivers related to state franchise laws.

For franchisees in Illinois, no statement can waive claims under state franchise law or disclaim reliance on franchisor statements; this supersedes any conflicting terms in other documents. Similarly, for franchisees in Virginia, any term in any document that allows a franchisee to waive claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor is superseded by the rider. The same condition applies to franchisees in Maryland.

For a prospective Floyds 99 franchisee, this means that the terms of the rider provide additional protection by ensuring compliance with state-specific franchise laws. It prevents franchisees from inadvertently waiving their rights or claims due to conflicting language in other documents associated with the franchise agreement. This is a beneficial provision as it reinforces the franchisee's legal rights and protections under state laws, regardless of what other documents might state.