For Precision Door Service developers in Wisconsin, under what condition is the addendum effective?
Precision_Door_Service Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Addendum to the Development Agreement is entered into this day of, 20, between PRECISION DOOR SERVICE SPV LLC ("we", "us" or "Franchisor") and ("you" or "Developer") to amend and revise the Development Agreement as follows: 1. The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Title XIV-A Ch. 135, Sec. 135.01-135.07, will supersede any conflicting terms of the Development Agreement. 2. This provision of this Addendum shall be effective only to the extent that the jurisdictional requirements of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applicable to the provisions are met independent of this Addendum. To the extent this Addendum shall be deemed to be inconsistent with any terms or conditions of said Development Agreement or exhibits or attachments thereto, the terms of this Addendum shall govern. 3. Unless expressly amended by this Addendum, all other terms of the Development Agreement remain unchanged. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned hereby acknowledges having read this Addendum, understands and consents to be bound by all of its terms. PRECISION DOOR SERVICE SPV LLC Developer:
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 91–92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Precision Door Service FDD, the addendum to the Development Agreement for developers in Wisconsin is effective only if the jurisdictional requirements of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law are met independently of the addendum. This means that the provisions of the addendum will only apply if the legal conditions for applying the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law are satisfied, regardless of the addendum itself.
In practical terms, this ensures that Precision Door Service developers in Wisconsin receive the protections and rights afforded to them under Wisconsin law. The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law will take precedence over any conflicting terms in the Development Agreement. This protects the developer from potentially unfair or disadvantageous terms in the original agreement.
This conditionality is a common practice in franchising to ensure compliance with state-specific franchise laws, which vary significantly. By making the addendum's effectiveness contingent on meeting the jurisdictional requirements of Wisconsin law, Precision Door Service aims to avoid potential legal conflicts and ensure that the franchise agreement operates within the bounds of state regulations. Prospective developers should familiarize themselves with the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law to fully understand their rights and obligations.