What specific claims related to payments owed to Kitchen Solvers are exempt from the one-year limitation?

According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the general release required as a condition of renewal, sale, and/or assignment/transfer will not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This means that if a Kitchen Solvers franchisee in Maryland has claims against the franchisor related to violations of Maryland franchise law, those claims are not subject to the standard release that franchisees typically sign when renewing their franchise agreement, selling their franchise, or transferring ownership.

This addendum ensures that Kitchen Solvers franchisees in Maryland retain their rights under Maryland franchise law, regardless of any general releases they may have signed. This protection is particularly important because Maryland franchise law provides specific protections to franchisees, and this provision prevents Kitchen Solvers from circumventing those protections through standard release agreements.

For a prospective Kitchen Solvers franchisee in Maryland, this addendum offers a degree of security, ensuring that their legal rights under Maryland franchise law are preserved throughout the duration of their franchise agreement and during any renewal, sale, or transfer processes. It is important for franchisees to be aware of these protections and to consult with legal counsel to fully understand their rights under Maryland law.