For Learningrx franchisees in Indiana, what sections of the Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement are amended to omit any reference to selection of an out-of-Indiana choice of law?
Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Item 17 (x) of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 16 of the Franchise Agreement and Section 10.02 of the Area Developer Agreement are amended to omit any reference to selection of an out-of-Indiana choice of law.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Learningrx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, certain sections are amended for franchisees operating in Indiana to comply with Indiana law. Specifically, Item 17(x) of the Franchise Disclosure Document and Section 16 of the Franchise Agreement, along with Section 10.02 of the Area Developer Agreement, are amended to remove any reference to selecting a legal jurisdiction outside of Indiana.
This amendment ensures that Indiana franchisees are not forced to litigate disputes under laws of another state, which could be less favorable or more difficult to navigate. By removing the out-of-state choice of law provision, Indiana law will govern the franchise agreement, providing a more predictable and accessible legal framework for franchisees operating in Indiana.
This type of amendment is common in franchise agreements to ensure compliance with state-specific franchise laws, which vary considerably. Prospective Learningrx franchisees in Indiana should carefully review these amended sections with legal counsel to fully understand their rights and obligations under Indiana law.