Does Pearce Bespoke have to offer renewal terms generally available to other franchisees?

According to Pearce Bespoke's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Michigan franchisees have specific protections regarding franchise renewals. If a Pearce Bespoke franchise agreement contains a provision that allows the franchisor to refuse renewal on terms not generally available to other franchisees of the same class or type under similar circumstances, that provision is void and unenforceable for franchises in Michigan. This protection ensures that Pearce Bespoke franchisees in Michigan are treated equitably in renewal terms compared to other franchisees.

This provision is particularly relevant for prospective Pearce Bespoke franchisees in Michigan as it prevents the franchisor from imposing discriminatory renewal terms. It ensures that renewal terms offered to a franchisee in Michigan must be consistent with what is offered to other franchisees in similar situations. This helps to level the playing field and protects franchisees from potentially unfair or punitive renewal conditions.

However, it is important to note that this protection applies specifically within the state of Michigan. Franchisees in other states may not have the same safeguard, and the standard terms of the Pearce Bespoke franchise agreement would apply unless superseded by state-specific laws. Therefore, prospective franchisees should be aware of the specific legal protections afforded to them based on their location.