What is the deadline for bringing claims under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law for a Kidokinetics franchise?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Item 17 of the FDD and sections of the Franchise Agreement are amended to state that you may bring a lawsuit 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 three years after the grant of the Franchise.
The Franchise Agreement and Franchise Disclosure Questionnaire are amended to state that all representations requiring prospective franchisees to assent to a release, estoppel, or waiver of liability are not intended to, nor shall they act as, a release, estoppel, or waiver of any liability incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 59–205)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you are a franchisee in Maryland, you have a limited time to bring a lawsuit for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Specifically, any such claims must be brought within three years after the grant of the Kidokinetics franchise.
This means that the clock starts ticking from the date your franchise is officially granted. If you believe Kidokinetics has violated the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, it's crucial to consult with an attorney and initiate any legal proceedings within this three-year window. Failing to do so could result in the forfeiture of your right to pursue those claims.
This amendment also clarifies that representations made in the Franchise Agreement do not act as a release, estoppel, or waiver of any liability incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Furthermore, any statements or questionnaires requiring prospective franchisees to release, waive, or estop liability under this law are not valid. This protects franchisees from inadvertently giving up their rights under Maryland law during the franchise commencement.