Where in the Sonesta Simply Suites Franchise Agreement is there an addition regarding limitations of claims?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- LIMITATIONS OF CLAIMS. The following is added to the end of Section 17.J of the Franchise Agreement:
Any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the franchise.
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- LIMITATIONS OF CLAIMS. The following is added to the end of Section 17.L of the Franchise Agreement:
Minnesota law provides that no action may be commenced under Minn. Stat Sect. 80C.17 more than 3 years after the cause of action accrues.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Sonesta Simply Suites FDD, there are specific additions to Section 17.J of the Franchise Agreement that address limitations of claims, particularly for franchisees in Maryland and Minnesota. For Maryland franchisees, any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the franchise.
For Minnesota franchisees, Minnesota law provides that no action may be commenced under Minn. Stat Sect. 80C.17 more than 3 years after the cause of action accrues. This means that any legal action related to the franchise agreement under Minnesota law must be initiated within this timeframe.
These stipulations modify the standard franchise agreement to comply with state-specific franchise laws, ensuring that franchisees are aware of the time limitations for bringing claims under those laws. Franchisees should be aware of these limitations as they could impact their ability to pursue legal remedies related to their franchise.