What Maryland law governs the Monicals Pizza Area Development Agreement?
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)
According to the 2025 FDD, the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, specifically Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. §§14-201-14-233, governs the Monicals Pizza Area Development Agreement.
The FDD includes an addendum to the Area Development Agreement that acknowledges the requirements of Maryland's franchise law. This addendum amends Section 13.1 of the Area Development Agreement to ensure that the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law will take precedence in the event of any conflict of laws. This means that if any part of the agreement clashes with Maryland law, the state law will be followed.
Furthermore, the addendum states that any legal action between the developer and Monicals Pizza related to claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law can be initiated in a court with competent jurisdiction, including a court in the State of Maryland. Any claims arising under this law must be brought within 3 years after the franchise is granted.
This information is crucial for prospective Monicals Pizza area developers in Maryland as it clarifies their rights and obligations under state law, ensuring that the franchise agreement adheres to Maryland's specific regulations and provides a local legal recourse.