What must the undersigned acknowledge regarding the Maryland Addendum to 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 |
| 2. | or exhibits or attachments thereto, the terms of this Addendum shall govern. | Each provision of this Addendum shall be effective only to the extent that the jurisdictional requirements of the Maryland Law applicable to the provisions are met independently of this Addendum. To the extent this Addendum shall be deemed to be inconsistent with any terms or conditions of said Area Development Agreement |
| understands and consents to be bound by all of its terms. | IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned hereby acknowledges having read this Addendum, and | |
| MONICAL PIZZA CORPORATION: | Developer: | |
| By: | By: | |
| Title: | Title: |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 46–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Monicals Pizza Franchise Disclosure Document, the undersigned, referring to both Monicals Pizza Corporation and the Developer (franchisee), must acknowledge having read the Maryland Addendum to the Area Development Agreement and understand and consent to be bound by all of its terms. This acknowledgment is formalized through their signatures on the addendum. This indicates that both parties have reviewed and agreed to the specific modifications and stipulations outlined in the addendum, which are designed to ensure compliance with Maryland's franchise laws.
The Maryland Addendum addresses specific aspects of the Area Development Agreement to align with Maryland's Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. For instance, it stipulates that in case of conflicting laws, Maryland's franchise law will take precedence. It also clarifies that any litigation between the Developer and Monicals Pizza can be initiated in a court of competent jurisdiction, including a court in Maryland, for claims arising under Maryland's Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Furthermore, any claims under this law must be brought within three years after the franchise grant.
This requirement ensures that the franchisee is aware of their rights and obligations under Maryland law, as well as any modifications to the standard Area Development Agreement necessitated by Maryland law. It also protects both the franchisee and Monicals Pizza by ensuring that both parties are in agreement regarding the legal framework governing their relationship within the state of Maryland. This is a common practice in franchising, where state-specific addenda are used to address legal variations across different jurisdictions.