Does the Floyds 99 rider specify that it is a Maryland Rider?
Floyds_99 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
the general release required as a condition of renewal, sale and/or assignment/transfer shall not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
- c. You may bring any cause of action against us in any court of competent jurisdiction, including the state or federal courts of Maryland.
- d. Any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within three years after the grant of the franchise.
The following statement is added to the Franchise Disclosure Document:
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
RIDER TO THE FLOYD'S 99 FRANCHISING, LLC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND
| Developer is dated, 20 | This Rider to the Development Agreement by and between Floyd's 99 Franchising, LLC and | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 58–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Yes, according to the 2025 Floyds 99 Franchise Disclosure Document, there is a specific rider for the state of Maryland. This rider applies to all franchises offered and sold to residents of Maryland and franchises that will operate within the state.
The Maryland rider includes amendments to Item 17 of the Franchise Agreement, addressing topics such as termination upon bankruptcy, general releases, legal recourse, and the statute of limitations for claims. Specifically, it clarifies that the general release required for renewal, sale, or transfer does not apply to liabilities under Maryland franchise law. It also states that franchisees can bring actions against Floyds 99 in Maryland courts and that claims under Maryland franchise law must be brought within three years of the franchise grant.
Furthermore, the rider includes a statement ensuring that no agreement signed by a franchisee waives claims under state franchise law or disclaims reliance on franchisor statements. This provision supersedes any conflicting terms in other documents related to the franchise agreement. Floyds 99 also provides a separate rider to the Development Agreement for the state of Maryland.