For Kitchen Solvers franchises in Wisconsin, what law supersedes any inconsistent provisions in the Franchise Agreement?

According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, for franchisees residing in Wisconsin, Chapter 135 of the Wisconsin Statutes, also known as the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, takes precedence over any conflicting terms in the Franchise Agreement or related contracts. This means that if any part of the Kitchen Solvers Franchise Agreement clashes with the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, the state law will be the governing authority.

This protection is significant for prospective Kitchen Solvers franchisees in Wisconsin because it ensures that the franchise agreement adheres to the standards and protections provided by Wisconsin law. The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law is designed to protect dealers (franchisees) from unfair treatment by grantors (franchisors), particularly concerning termination, cancellation, or substantial changes in the competitive circumstances of the dealership.

For example, the FDD also states that Kitchen Solvers will provide Wisconsin franchisees with at least 90 days' prior written notice of termination, cancellation, or substantial change in competitive circumstances. The notice must state all reasons for such actions and provide the franchisee 60 days to cure any claimed deficiency, or 10 days if the reason is nonpayment. This addendum ensures that Kitchen Solvers franchisees in Wisconsin receive these specific protections under the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, regardless of what the standard franchise agreement might say. Prospective franchisees should carefully review both the Franchise Agreement and the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law to fully understand their rights and obligations.