To whom does the Virginia notice in the Focus Cfo FDD apply?

According to the 2025 Focus Cfo Franchise Disclosure Document, the Maryland notice applies specifically to franchisees who are residents of Maryland or who locate their franchises within the state of Maryland. This means that the specific amendments and legal stipulations outlined in the Maryland notice are only relevant to those franchisees operating in Maryland.

For prospective Focus Cfo franchisees, this clarification is important for understanding which state-specific regulations and legal provisions will govern their franchise agreement. If a franchisee is not a resident of Maryland and does not plan to operate their franchise in Maryland, the details within the Maryland notice do not apply to their agreement with Focus Cfo.

It is common for franchise agreements to have state-specific addenda or notices to comply with local franchise laws, which vary significantly from state to state. Franchisees should always carefully review any state-specific notices included in the FDD to understand their rights and obligations under the laws of the state in which they reside or operate their franchise.