Under what state's law will the Springhill Suites By Marriott agreement be construed and governed?

According to the 2025 Springhill Suites By Marriott Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement will be construed under and governed by Maryland law. The document specifies that the agreement takes effect upon acceptance and execution by Springhill Suites By Marriott in Maryland. Furthermore, Maryland law will prevail if there is any conflict of law.

This means that any legal disputes or interpretations of the franchise agreement will be subject to Maryland law. Prospective franchisees should be aware of the specific laws of Maryland and how they might affect their rights and obligations under the agreement. It is common for franchise agreements to specify a particular state's law to govern the agreement, as this provides clarity and predictability in the event of a dispute.

However, certain states like Illinois, Minnesota, and North Dakota have statutory and regulatory provisions that may override the governing law specified in the franchise agreement. For example, Illinois law will govern to the extent that Maryland law conflicts with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. Similarly, North Dakota does not allow franchise agreements to specify that claims arising under North Dakota franchise law will be governed by the laws of another state.