What happens if a Kitchen Solvers franchisee does not bring an action within the specified timeframe?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Franchise Agreement, to the extent that the Franchise Agreement contains provisions that are inconsistent with the following, such provisions are hereby amended:
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.
Nothing in the Franchise Agreement prevents the franchisee from bringing a lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Nothing in the Franchise Agreement operates to reduce the 3-year statute of limitations afforded to a franchisee for bringing a claim arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Further, 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 49–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Kitchen Solvers Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum to the franchise agreement for the state of Maryland addresses the statute of limitations for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Specifically, any claims arising under this law must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the franchise.
This means that if a Kitchen Solvers franchisee in Maryland has a claim under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, they must initiate legal action within three years from the date they were granted the franchise. Failure to do so would likely result in the claim being time-barred, meaning the franchisee would lose their right to pursue the claim in court.
This provision is important for prospective Kitchen Solvers franchisees in Maryland to understand, as it sets a clear deadline for bringing claims under Maryland franchise law. Franchisees should consult with an attorney to understand their rights and the applicable statute of limitations to ensure they do not miss the deadline for filing a lawsuit.