What is Pump It Up franchisees prohibited from waiving in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including, fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed with the franchise.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–225)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Pump It Up Franchise Disclosure Document, specifically the addenda for franchisees in Washington, New York and Minnesota, franchisees are protected from waiving certain rights or disclaiming reliance on franchisor statements when starting their franchise relationship.
For franchisees in Washington, no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed in connection with starting the franchise can waive claims under state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement. They also cannot disclaim reliance on statements made by Pump It Up or its representatives. This protection supersedes any conflicting terms in other documents.
Similarly, for franchisees in New York, any condition that would bind them to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
For franchisees in Minnesota, no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed when starting the franchise can waive claims under state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or disclaim reliance on statements made by Pump It Up or its representatives. This protection overrides any conflicting term in any document executed with the franchise.