Where can litigation between the developer and Monicals Pizza be instituted for claims arising under Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law?
Monicals_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| between Monical Pizza Corporation and | This Addendum to the Area Development Agreement is agreed to this day of, 20, by and | |
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| 1. | In recognition of the requirements of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, Md. | |
| as follows: | Code Ann., Bus. Reg. §§14-201-14-233, the Area Development Agreement for Monical Pizza Corporation is amended | |
| | Section 13.1 of the Area Development Agreement is amended to provide that in the event of a conflict of laws, the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law will prevail. | |
| | Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. | Any litigation between Developer and Franchisor may be instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction, including a court in the State of Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland |
| | brought within 3 years after the grant of the franchise. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 46–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Monicals Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, litigation between a developer and Monicals Pizza for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law may be instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction. This explicitly includes a court within the State of Maryland.
This means that if a Monicals Pizza developer has a legal dispute with the company related to Maryland franchise law, they have the option to pursue the case in Maryland state courts or any other court that has the authority to hear the case. This provides the developer with some flexibility in choosing a legal venue, potentially allowing them to litigate closer to their business operations or where they feel they have a better chance of a favorable outcome.
It is important to note that any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the franchise. This statute of limitations sets a deadline for filing lawsuits, and failing to meet this deadline could result in the claim being barred. Prospective Monicals Pizza developers should be aware of this time constraint and consult with an attorney promptly if they believe they have a legal claim.