How can the Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham franchise agreement be amended or modified?
Hawthorn_Suites_By_Wyndham Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ucement, 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.
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- Section 17.7 of the Franchise Agreement its deleted in its entirety.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Addendum as of the date set forth above. WE: HAWTHORN SUITES FRANCHISING, INC. YOU:
ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO THE MINNESOTA FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW
This Addendum to the Franchise Agreement by and between Hawthorn Suites Franchising, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") and ("you") is dated, 20 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall
- In compliance with Minnesota Rule 2860.4400J, the eleventh sentence in Subsection 11.4 of the Franchise Agreement is amended to read as follows:
You recognize that any use of the System not in accord with this Agreement will cause us irreparable harm for which there is no adequate remedy at law, entitling us to seek both temporary and permanent injunctive relief against you from any court of competent jurisdiction, which may require us to post a bond.
In addition, the following language is added at the end of Section 17.6.3 of the Franchise Agreement:
Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.21 and Minn. Rule 2860.4400J prohibit us from requiring litigation to be conducted outside Minnesota, requiring waiver of a jury trial, or requiring the franchisee to consent to liquidated damages, termination penalties or judgment notes. Nothing in the Franchise Disclosure Document or this Franchise Agreement can abrogate or reduce any of your rights as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or your rights to any procedure, forum or remedies provided for by the laws of Minnesota.
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- Minnesota law provides franchisees with certain termination, non-renewal and transfer rights. Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.14, Subdivisions 3, 4 and 5 require, except in certain specified cases, that a franchisee be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement and that consent to the transfer of the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld.
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- We will not require you to assent to a release, assignment, novation or waiver that would relieve any person from liability imposed by Minnesota Statutes, Sections 80C.01 to 80C.22, provided that the foregoing shall not bar the voluntary settlement of disputes.
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- You understand that Minnesota law limits you to a three-year period from the date a claim accrues in which to bring any claim against us for a violation of Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.17.
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- To the extent required by the Minnesota Franchise Act, we will protect your rights to use the trademarks, service marks, trade names, logo types or other commercial symbols related to the trademarks or indemnify you from any loss, costs or expenses arising out of any claim, suit or demand regarding the use of the trademarks, provided you are using the names and marks in accordance with the Franchise Agreement.
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- All other rights, obligations, and provisions of the Franchise Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Only the Sections specifically added to or amended by this Addendum shall be affected. This Addendum is incorporated in and made a part of the Franchise Agreement for the State of Minnesota.
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- 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Addendum as of the date set forth above.
WE: HAWTHORN SUITES FRANCHISING, INC.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement can be amended or modified through addenda. These addenda are specific to certain states and address how the franchise agreement interacts with those states' laws.
For example, the addendum to the franchise agreement pursuant to the Minnesota Franchise Investment Law states that certain provisions of the franchise agreement are amended to comply with Minnesota rules and statutes. These amendments cover aspects such as injunctive relief, jury trial waivers, and liquidated damages, ensuring that the franchisee's rights under Minnesota law are protected. Similarly, the addendum pursuant to Illinois law states that Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement and addresses issues such as jurisdiction, venue, and franchisees' rights upon termination and non-renewal, ensuring compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
Another example is the addendum to the franchise agreement pursuant to the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law, which states that liquidated damages are prohibited by law in the State of North Dakota. It also stipulates that the Franchise Agreement will be governed and construed under the laws of the State of North Dakota, and any provision designating jurisdiction or venue outside of North Dakota is deleted. These state-specific addenda highlight the importance of understanding how local laws can modify the standard franchise agreement.