Regarding Hydrodog, can a franchisee sue in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Item 17 is amended by adding the following language after the table:
- (a) You may sue in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the franchise.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee can sue in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This is explicitly stated in an addendum to the Maryland Disclosure Document.
The addendum specifies that any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the franchise. This means a franchisee has a limited time window to file a lawsuit regarding these specific claims.
This provision protects the franchisee's right to pursue legal action under Maryland law, despite any general releases or other provisions in the franchise agreement that might otherwise limit their ability to sue. It ensures that Hydrodog franchisees in Maryland have recourse for violations of the state's franchise laws, provided they act within the specified timeframe.