Does the Maryland addendum to the Monicals Pizza Area Development Agreement specify any geographic limits?
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. | Any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 46–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Maryland addendum to the Monicals Pizza Area Development Agreement does not specify any geographic limits. The addendum primarily focuses on ensuring compliance with Maryland's franchise laws.
The addendum amends Section 13.1 of the Area Development Agreement to ensure that the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law prevails in case of conflicting laws. It also states that any litigation between the developer and Monicals Pizza can be instituted in a Maryland court for claims arising under Maryland's Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Furthermore, any claims under this law must be brought within 3 years after the franchise grant.
These stipulations primarily address legal and procedural aspects related to Maryland franchise law, without imposing any specific geographic limitations on the area development agreement. The addendum ensures that Monicals Pizza complies with Maryland law and that the developer's rights under Maryland law are protected.