What laws must a Marble Slab Creamery Owner comply with regarding the Restaurant and its business?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 7.8 Compliance with Laws. The Owner shall at its own cost and expense promptly comply with all laws, ordinances, orders, rules, regulations, and requirements of all governmental units and appropriate departments, commissions, boards, and offices thereof relating to the Restaurant and to the business contemplated by this Agreement.
ADDENDUM TO MARBLE SLAB FRANCHISING, LLC DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
THE CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW REQUIRES THAT A COPY OF ALL PROPOSED AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE OF THE FRANCHISE BE DELIVERED TOGETHER WITH THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT.
Item 17, "Renewal, Termination, Transfer and Dispute Resolution," shall be amended by the addition of the following:
California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning transfer, termination or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control.
ADDENDUM TO MARBLE SLAB FRANCHISING, LLC MULTI-UNIT RESTAURANT AGREEMENT
(State of Illinois)
- The following shall be deemed added to Section 10.8: "Illinois law, as amended, shall apply to any franchise offered or sold in Illinois, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement." 2. The following shall be deemed added to Section 10.9: "However, the waiver in this paragraph shall not apply to the extent prohibited by Section 705/41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987 which provides that "Any condition, stipulation, or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of this Act or any other law of this State is void. This Section shall not prevent any person from entering into a settlement agreement or executing a general release regarding a potential or actual lawsuit filed under any of the provisions of this Act, nor shall it prevent the arbitration of any claim pursuant to the provisions of Title 9 of the United States Code" or Illinois Regulations at Section 200.609."
"However, any provision in the Multi-Unit Restaurant Agreement that designates jurisdiction or venue in a forum outside of the State of Illinois is void under section 4 of the current Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, although the Multi-Unit Restaurant Agreement may provide for arbitration in a forum outside of the State of Illinois."
ADDENDUM TO MARBLE SLAB FRANCHISING, LLC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (State of Maryland)
This Addendum relates to franchises sold in Maryland and is intended to comply with Maryland statutes and regulations.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 101–346)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Marble Slab Creamery FDD, the franchisee, at their own expense, must adhere to all laws, ordinances, orders, rules, regulations, and requirements set forth by governmental bodies concerning the restaurant and its business operations. This encompasses compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
For franchisees in specific states like California, Illinois, and Maryland, there are addenda to the franchise agreement that address state-specific franchise laws. For example, California law provides certain rights regarding the transfer, termination, or non-renewal of a franchise, and these rights supersede any conflicting provisions in the franchise agreement. Similarly, Illinois law stipulates that Illinois law applies to any franchise offered or sold in Illinois, and any provision designating jurisdiction or venue outside of Illinois is void, although arbitration outside of Illinois may be allowed. Maryland law ensures that franchisees retain certain rights and protections under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
This requirement ensures that Marble Slab Creamery franchisees operate their businesses in accordance with all legal and regulatory standards, which can help protect both the franchisee and the brand from potential legal issues. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the specific addenda applicable to their state to understand their rights and obligations under state franchise laws.