In Wisconsin, how does the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law affect the Learningrx Franchise Agreement?
Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, Chapter 135 of the Wisconsin Statutes supersedes any provision of the Franchise Agreement if such provision is in conflict with that law. The Franchise Disclosure Document and the Franchise Agreement are amended accordingly.
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgement signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Learningrx Franchise Disclosure Document, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, specifically Chapter 135 of the Wisconsin Statutes, takes precedence over any conflicting provisions within the Learningrx Franchise Agreement. This means that if any part of the agreement clashes with the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, the state law will govern instead. The FDD and the Franchise Agreement are modified to reflect this.
Furthermore, any statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by a Learningrx franchisee in Wisconsin cannot waive claims under state franchise law, including claims related to fraud in the inducement. Similarly, franchisees cannot disclaim reliance on statements made by Learningrx or its representatives. This protection supersedes any other conflicting terms in documents related to the franchise agreement.
In practical terms, this ensures that Learningrx franchisees in Wisconsin are afforded the full protections of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, regardless of what the standard franchise agreement might state. It also prevents Learningrx from using franchisee acknowledgements to circumvent state law protections. Prospective franchisees in Wisconsin should carefully review Chapter 135 of the Wisconsin Statutes to understand their rights and how they are protected.