Who serves as the agent for service of process in New York for Hyper Kidz?

According to Hyper Kidz's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the agent for service of process in New York is the New York Secretary of State, located at the New York Department of State, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor Albany, NY 11231-0001. The phone number is (518) 473-2492. Also listed is the Office of the New York State Attorney General Investor Protection Bureau, Franchise Section at 28 Liberty Street, 21st Floor New York, NY 10005, with phone number (212) 416-8211 and fax number (212) 416-6042.

In the franchise context, the "agent for service of process" is a designated individual or entity authorized to receive legal notices on behalf of the franchisor in a particular state. This is important because if a franchisee needs to sue Hyper Kidz or has a legal dispute, they must officially notify Hyper Kidz, and serving the agent ensures that Hyper Kidz receives proper legal notice. States often require franchisors to register an agent for service of process so that franchisees and state regulatory bodies have a reliable point of contact for legal and official correspondence.

The information is typically found in the FDD to help potential franchisees understand how to legally communicate with the franchisor and to whom legal notices should be sent. This ensures that any legal proceedings can be properly initiated and that the franchisee knows how to fulfill their legal obligations in disputes or other legal matters. The listing of both the New York Secretary of State and the Office of the New York State Attorney General Investor Protection Bureau suggests multiple avenues for serving legal process, providing an additional layer of assurance that Hyper Kidz receives any legal notifications.