Does the general release provided by Learningrx apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law?

According to the 2025 Learningrx Franchise Disclosure Document, the general release provided in Exhibit G does not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This means that if a Learningrx franchisee in Maryland believes Learningrx has violated the state's franchise laws, the franchisee can still pursue legal action despite signing the general release.

This protection is explicitly stated in the FDD to safeguard franchisees' rights under Maryland law. It ensures that franchisees are not unknowingly waiving their legal rights related to franchise registration and disclosure requirements in Maryland. This is a beneficial provision for prospective franchisees in Maryland, as it provides an added layer of legal protection.

It is common for franchise agreements to include general releases, but it is also typical for these releases to have exceptions for specific state franchise laws. This allows franchisees to resolve disputes with the franchisor while still retaining their rights under franchise-specific regulations. Learningrx also specifies that the general release does not apply to claims arising under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act.