For Floyds 99 franchises, does the general release required as a condition of renewal, sale, or assignment/transfer apply to liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law?

According to the 2025 Floyds 99 Franchise Disclosure Document, the general release required as a condition of renewal, sale, and/or assignment/transfer does not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This protection is explicitly stated in an addendum for franchises offered and sold to residents of Maryland or operated in Maryland.

This means that even if a franchisee signs a general release when renewing, selling, or transferring their Floyds 99 franchise, they do not waive their rights to bring claims under Maryland's franchise law. This provision is in place to protect franchisees from inadvertently giving up their legal rights under Maryland franchise law when signing standard release documents.

This addendum ensures that Floyds 99 franchisees in Maryland retain their ability to pursue legal remedies under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, regardless of any general releases they may have signed. This provides an additional layer of protection for franchisees operating in Maryland.