Where in the Itan Franchise Disclosure Document can I find the agent to receive service of process?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Agents for Service of Process: New York Department of State One Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor Albany, NY 12231
VIRGINIA
State Corporation Commission Division of Securities and Retail Franchising 1300 East Main Street, 9th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 371-9051
Agents for Service of Process: Clerk of the State Corporation Commission 1300 East Main Street, 1st Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219
EXHIBIT "B"
TO DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT
FRANCHISOR'S AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
Faraje Kharsa 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, 101 San Marcos, California 92078
In states listed in EXHIBIT "A", the additional agent for Service of Process is listed in EXHIBIT "A".
- Our registered agent in the state authorized to receive service of process:
Commissioner of Securities of the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Business Registration Division 335 Merchant Street, Room 203 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 44–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Itan Franchise Disclosure Document, the agent to receive service of process is detailed in Exhibit B. For the franchisor, Itan Franchising, Inc., the agent for service of process is Faraje Kharsa, located at 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, 101 San Marcos, California 92078.
In addition to the franchisor's agent, Exhibit A lists additional agents for service of process for specific states. For example, in New York, the agent for service of process is the New York Department of State, located at One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Albany, NY 12231. Similarly, in Virginia, the agent is the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, located at 1300 East Main Street, 1st Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23219. In Hawaii, the registered agent authorized to receive service of process is the Commissioner of Securities of the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Business Registration Division, 335 Merchant Street, Room 203 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
It is important for a prospective Itan franchisee to review Exhibit A and Exhibit B carefully to understand who is authorized to accept service of process both for the franchisor and within their specific state. This information is crucial for legal and regulatory compliance. Note that other states may require registration, filing, or exemption of a franchise under other laws.