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The BAM Map · https://www.thebammap.com/rights/california/ · September 26, 2026 · a guide to public law and BAM Franchising’s own filings; not legal advice

What the law says about a Bricks & Minifigs store in California.

This copy covers the 2026 edition as amended September 9, the one a buyer receives today. To print the edition you signed under, choose your year on the live page first. Every edition is there.

Registration state Relationship law Fee deferral on record

BAM lists 23 open stores in California and 5 coming soon. Below: the state’s statutes, BAM’s own addendum for California in each edition of its disclosure document, the conditions on BAM’s registration here, and what the document said in the year you signed.

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This is a guide to public law and to BAM’s own filings. It is not legal advice, and nothing here is a finding of law or of any person’s liability. Statutes have deadlines, defenses and definitions that turn on facts this page cannot see: what you signed, when, and what you were told. A franchise lawyer licensed in your state can tell you what reaches you. BAM denies wrongdoing in the litigation described on this site.

Was BAM registered here?

EditionEffective in California per BAM’s Exhibit K
2017 editionblank in the filed copy
2018 editionblank in the filed copy
2019 editionblank in the filed copy
2020 editionblank in the filed copy
2021 editionblank in the filed copy
2022 editionpending
2023 editionblank in the filed copy
2024 editionblank in the filed copy
2025 editionblank in the filed copy
2026 edition, April 8Pending
2026 edition as amended September 9Pending

In the copies BAM filed with Minnesota for 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025, every date cell in the state effective-dates table is blank; the 2022 copy reads “pending” for every state. The copy a buyer receives carries the dates. Your receipt page and your Exhibit K show yours.

The regulator’s own record. California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, entity 655305, captured September 25, 2026. The record.

FiledWhatResult
April 19, 2017Post-effective amendmenteffective June 15, 2017
April 20, 2018Renewaleffective May 11, 2018
May 31, 2019Initial/Late Renewal (31111)effective July 29, 2019
June 16, 2020Initial/Late Renewal (31111)effective December 28, 2020
May 7, 2021Initial/Late Renewal (31111)effective February 10, 2022
April 1, 2022Renewal (31121)effective September 2, 2022
April 3, 2023Renewal (31121)effective January 25, 2024
April 15, 2024Renewal (31121)effective December 26, 2024
April 23, 2025Initial/Late Renewal (31111)effective July 21, 2025
2026No application listedregistration period ended April 20, 2026

The state classed the 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2025 filings as late renewals, which means the prior registration had expired before the filing was made. For 2022, 2023 and 2024 the renewal was filed before expiry and became effective months later; whether the registration continued in the interval is governed by the Commissioner's rules under section 31121, which are not quoted here.

California’s registration period ended April 20, 2026, and the state’s record shows nothing filed in 2026. BAM’s own Exhibit K lists California as “Pending.” The September amendment, sentence by sentence

California requires a franchise to be registered before it is offered or sold. A sale made while no registration was in effect is the first thing the statute below addresses.

Conditions on BAM’s registration here

BAM’s own addendum for California says initial fees are deferred until the store opens in these editions: 2024 edition, 2026 edition, April 8, 2026 edition as amended September 9. A fee taken before opening, while that condition applied, was taken contrary to a condition of the registration.

“The Department has determined that we, the franchisor, have not demonstrated we are adequately capitalized and/or that we must rely on franchise fees to fund our operations. The Commissioner has imposed a fee deferral condition, which requires that we defer the collection of all initial fees from California franchisees until we have completed all of our pre-opening obligations and you are open for business. For California franchisees who sign a development agreement, the payment of the development and initial fees attributable to a specific unit in your development schedule is deferred until that unit is open.”
BAM Franchising, 2024 edition, California addendum, as filed with Minnesota
“The Department has determined that we, the franchisor, have not demonstrated we are adequately capitalized and/or that we must rely on franchise fees to fund our operations. The Commissioner has imposed a fee deferral condition, which requires that we defer the collection of all initial fees from California franchisees until we have completed all of our pre-opening obligations and you are open for business. For California franchisees who sign a development agreement, the payment of the development and initial fees attributable to a specific unit in your development schedule is deferred until that unit is open.”
BAM Franchising, 2026 edition, April 8, California addendum, as filed with Minnesota
“The Department has determined that we, the franchisor, have not demonstrated we are adequately capitalized and/or that we must rely on franchise fees to fund our operations. The Commissioner has imposed a fee deferral condition, which requires that we defer the collection of all initial fees from California franchisees until we have completed all of our pre-opening obligations and you are open for business. For California franchisees who sign a development agreement, the payment of the development and initial fees attributable to a specific unit in your development schedule is deferred until that unit is open.”
BAM Franchising, 2026 edition as amended September 9, California addendum, as filed with Minnesota

BAM’s addendum for California, in its own words

Each edition’s complete addendum text, as filed, is on the live page.

2017 edition

Where you can sue, and under whose law.

“The Franchise Agreement requires application of the law of Oregon. The Franchise Agreement currently restricts venue for arbitration and mediation to Oregon since it is the Franchisor’s headquarter (but could change) which might not be favorable if your location or you reside in a different state. The Franchise Agreement requires litigation to be conducted in Oregon, but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Clackamas County, Oregon with the costs being borne by the prevailing party.”
2017 edition, California addendum

General releases.

“You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000-31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043).”
2017 edition, California addendum

Other rights the addendum states.

“California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control.”
2017 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law.”
2017 edition, California addendum
“Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise.”
2017 edition, California addendum
“The California Franchise Investment Law requires a copy of all proposed agreements relating to the sale of the franchise to be delivered together with the Disclosure Document.”
2017 edition, California addendum
“"If Franchisor sells a multiple unit or other discounted franchise fee in California, it will comply with California Franchise Rule 310.100.2 regarding negotiated sales, to the extent applicable."”
2017 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable.”
2017 edition, California addendum
“The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.)”
2017 edition, California addendum
“Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year.”
2017 edition, California addendum
The whole addendum
Add to the Disclosure Document item 3, litigation, ¶ (c), that neither FRANCHISOR nor any of the persons affiliated with FRANCHISOR set forth in Section 2 of the Disclosure Document are subject to any currently effective order of any National Securities Exchange, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C.A. 78, et seq. suspending or expelling such persons from membership in such association or exchange. California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control. The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. The Franchise Agreement requires application of the law of Oregon. The Franchise Agreement currently restricts venue for arbitration and mediation to Oregon since it is the Franchisor’s headquarter (but could change) which might not be favorable if your location or you reside in a different state. The California Franchise Investment Law requires a copy of all proposed agreements relating to the sale of the franchise to be delivered together with the Disclosure Document. Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise. You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires litigation to be conducted in Oregon, but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable. Item 5 of the Disclosure Document is amended to include the following language: "If Franchisor sells a multiple unit or other discounted franchise fee in California, it will comply with California Franchise Rule 310.100.2 regarding negotiated sales, to the extent applicable." The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000-31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043). The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.) The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Clackamas County, Oregon with the costs being borne by the prevailing party. OUR URL IS: www.BricksandMinifigs.com OUR WEBSITE HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED OR APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT. ANY COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBSITE MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT AT www.dbo.ca.gov Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year. State Cover Page: WE DO NOT HAVE A FEDERAL REGISTRATION FOR OUR “BRICKS & MINIFIGS” STANDARD CHARACTER MARK. THEREFORE, OUR TRADEMARK DOES NOT HAVE AS MANY LEGAL BENEFITS AND RIGHTS AS A FEDERALLY REGISTERED TRADEMARK. IF OUR RIGHT TO USE THE TRADEMARK IS CHALLENGED, YOU MAY HAVE TO CHANGE TO AN ALTERNATIVE TRADEMARK, WHICH MAY INCREASE YOUR EXPENSES.
Complete text of the California addendum, 2017 edition
2018 edition (same clauses in 2019)

Where you can sue, and under whose law.

“The Franchise Agreement requires application of the law of Utah. The Franchise Agreement currently restricts venue for arbitration and mediation to Utah since it is the Franchisor’s headquarter (but could change) which might not be favorable if your location or you reside in a different state. The Franchise Agreement requires litigation to be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the prevailing party.”
2018 edition, California addendum

General releases.

“You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000-31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043).”
2018 edition, California addendum

Other rights the addendum states.

“California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control.”
2018 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law.”
2018 edition, California addendum
“Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise.”
2018 edition, California addendum
“The California Franchise Investment Law requires a copy of all proposed agreements relating to the sale of the franchise to be delivered together with the Disclosure Document.”
2018 edition, California addendum
“"If Franchisor sells a multiple unit or other discounted franchise fee in California, it will comply with California Franchise Rule 310.100.2 regarding negotiated sales, to the extent applicable."”
2018 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable.”
2018 edition, California addendum
“The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.)”
2018 edition, California addendum
“Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year.”
2018 edition, California addendum
The whole addendum
Add to the Disclosure Document item 3, litigation, ¶ (c), that neither FRANCHISOR nor any of the persons affiliated with FRANCHISOR set forth in Section 2 of the Disclosure Document are subject to any currently effective order of any National Securities Exchange, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C.A. 78, et seq. suspending or expelling such persons from membership in such association or exchange. California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control. The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. The Franchise Agreement requires application of the law of Utah. The Franchise Agreement currently restricts venue for arbitration and mediation to Utah since it is the Franchisor’s headquarter (but could change) which might not be favorable if your location or you reside in a different state. The California Franchise Investment Law requires a copy of all proposed agreements relating to the sale of the franchise to be delivered together with the Disclosure Document. Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise. You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires litigation to be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable. Item 5 of the Disclosure Document is amended to include the following language: "If Franchisor sells a multiple unit or other discounted franchise fee in California, it will comply with California Franchise Rule 310.100.2 regarding negotiated sales, to the extent applicable." The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000-31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043). The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.) The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the prevailing party. OUR URL IS: www.BricksandMinifigs.com OUR WEBSITE HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED OR APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT. ANY COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBSITE MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT AT www.dbo.ca.gov Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year. State Cover Page Risk Factors: WE DO NOT HAVE A FEDERAL REGISTRATION FOR OUR “BRICKS & MINIFIGS” STANDARD CHARACTER MARK. THEREFORE, OUR TRADEMARK DOES NOT HAVE AS MANY LEGAL BENEFITS AND RIGHTS AS A FEDERALLY REGISTERED TRADEMARK. IF OUR RIGHT TO USE THE TRADEMARK IS CHALLENGED, YOU MAY HAVE TO CHANGE TO AN ALTERNATIVE TRADEMARK, WHICH MAY INCREASE YOUR EXPENSES. YOU MUST MAKE MINIMUM ROYALTY AND SYSTEM ADVERTISING PAYMENTS REGARDLESS OF YOUR SALES LEVELS. YOUR INABILITY TO MAKE THE PAYMENTS MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION OF YOUR FRANCHISE AND LOSS OF YOUR INVESTMENT.
Complete text of the California addendum, 2018 edition
2019 edition (same clauses as 2018)

Where you can sue, and under whose law.

“The Franchise Agreement requires application of the law of Utah. The Franchise Agreement currently restricts venue for arbitration and mediation to Utah since it is the Franchisor’s headquarter (but could change) which might not be favorable if your location or you reside in a different state. The Franchise Agreement requires litigation to be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the prevailing party.”
2019 edition, California addendum

General releases.

“You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000-31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043).”
2019 edition, California addendum

Other rights the addendum states.

“California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control.”
2019 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law.”
2019 edition, California addendum
“Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise.”
2019 edition, California addendum
“The California Franchise Investment Law requires a copy of all proposed agreements relating to the sale of the franchise to be delivered together with the Disclosure Document.”
2019 edition, California addendum
“"If Franchisor sells a multiple unit or other discounted franchise fee in California, it will comply with California Franchise Rule 310.100.2 regarding negotiated sales, to the extent applicable."”
2019 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable.”
2019 edition, California addendum
“The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.)”
2019 edition, California addendum
“Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year.”
2019 edition, California addendum
The whole addendum
Add to the Disclosure Document item 3, litigation, ¶ (c), that neither FRANCHISOR nor any of the persons affiliated with FRANCHISOR set forth in Section 2 of the Disclosure Document are subject to any currently effective order of any National Securities Exchange, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C.A. 78, et seq. suspending or expelling such persons from membership in such association or exchange. California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control. The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. The Franchise Agreement requires application of the law of Utah. The Franchise Agreement currently restricts venue for arbitration and mediation to Utah since it is the Franchisor’s headquarter (but could change) which might not be favorable if your location or you reside in a different state. The California Franchise Investment Law requires a copy of all proposed agreements relating to the sale of the franchise to be delivered together with the Disclosure Document. Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise. You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires litigation to be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable. Item 5 of the Disclosure Document is amended to include the following language: "If Franchisor sells a multiple unit or other discounted franchise fee in California, it will comply with California Franchise Rule 310.100.2 regarding negotiated sales, to the extent applicable." The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000-31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043). The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.) The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the prevailing party. OUR URL IS: www.BricksandMinifigs.com OUR WEBSITE HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED OR APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT. ANY COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBSITE MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT AT www.dbo.ca.gov Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year. State Cover Page Risk Factors: WE DO NOT HAVE A FEDERAL REGISTRATION FOR OUR “BRICKS & MINIFIGS” STANDARD CHARACTER MARK. THEREFORE, OUR TRADEMARK DOES NOT HAVE AS MANY LEGAL BENEFITS AND RIGHTS AS A FEDERALLY REGISTERED TRADEMARK. IF OUR RIGHT TO USE THE TRADEMARK IS CHALLENGED, YOU MAY HAVE TO CHANGE TO AN ALTERNATIVE TRADEMARK, WHICH MAY INCREASE YOUR EXPENSES. YOU MUST MAKE MINIMUM ROYALTY AND SYSTEM ADVERTISING PAYMENTS REGARDLESS OF YOUR SALES LEVELS. YOUR INABILITY TO MAKE THE PAYMENTS MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION OF YOUR FRANCHISE AND LOSS OF YOUR INVESTMENT.
Complete text of the California addendum, 2019 edition, as filed with Minnesota
2020 edition

Where you can sue, and under whose law.

“The Franchise Agreement requires application of the law of Utah. The Franchise Agreement currently restricts venue for arbitration and mediation to Utah since it is the Franchisor's headquarter (but could change) which might not be favorable if your location or you reside in a different state. The Franchise Agreement requires litigation to be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the prevailing party.”
2020 edition, California addendum

General releases.

“You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000-31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act(Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043).”
2020 edition, California addendum

Other rights the addendum states.

“California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control.”
2020 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination ofthe franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law.”
2020 edition, California addendum
“Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise.”
2020 edition, California addendum
“The California Franchise Investment Law requires a copy of all proposed agreements relating to the sale of the franchise to be delivered together with the Disclosure Document.”
2020 edition, California addendum
“"If Franchisor sells a multiple unit or other discounted franchise fee in California, it will comply with California Franchise Rule 310.100.2 regarding negotiated sales, to the extent applicable."”
2020 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable.”
2020 edition, California addendum
“The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.)”
2020 edition, California addendum
“Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year.”
2020 edition, California addendum
The whole addendum
Add to the Disclosure Document item 3, litigation, ¶(c), that neither FRANCHISOR nor any of the persons affiliated with FRANCHISOR set forth in Section 2 of the Disclosure Document are subject to any currently effective order of any National Securities Exchange, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C.A. 78, et seq. suspending or expelling such persons from membership in such association or exchange. California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control. The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination ofthe franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. The Franchise Agreement requires application of the law of Utah. The Franchise Agreement currently restricts venue for arbitration and mediation to Utah since it is the Franchisor's headquarter (but could change) which might not be favorable if your location or you reside in a different state. The California Franchise Investment Law requires a copy of all proposed agreements relating to the sale of the franchise to be delivered together with the Disclosure Document. Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise. You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires litigation to be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable. Item 5 ofthe Disclosure Document is amended to include the following language: "If Franchisor sells a multiple unit or other discounted franchise fee in California, it will comply with California Franchise Rule 310.100.2 regarding negotiated sales, to the extent applicable." The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000-31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act(Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043). The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.) The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the prevailing party. OUR URL IS: www.BricksandMinifigs.com OUR WEBSITE HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED OR APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT. ANY COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBSITE MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT AT www.dbo ca.gov Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year. State Cover Page Risk Factors: WE DO NOT HAVE A FEDERAL REGISTRATION FOR OUR "BRICKS & MINIFIGS" STANDARD CHARACTER MARK. THEREFORE, OUR TRADEMARK DOES NOT HAVE AS MANY LEGAL BENEFITS AND RIGHTS AS A FEDERALLY REGISTERED TRADEMARK. IF OUR RIGHT TO USE THE TRADEMARK IS CHALLENGED, YOU MAY HAVE TO CHANGE TO AN ALTERNATIVE TRADEMARK,WHICH MAY INCREASE YOUR EXPENSES. YOU MUST MAKE MINIMUM ROYALTY AND SYSTEM ADVERTISING PAYMENTS REGARDLESS OF YOUR SALES LEVELS. YOUR INABILITY TO MAKE THE PAYMENTS MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION OF YOUR FRANCHISE AND LOSS OF YOUR INVESTMENT.
Complete text of the California addendum, 2020 edition, as filed with Minnesota
2021 edition

Where you can sue, and under whose law.

“The Franchise Agreement requires application of the laws of Utah. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. The Franchise Agreement requires litigation to be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the prevailing party.”
2021 edition, California addendum

General releases.

“You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000-31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act(Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043).”
2021 edition, California addendum

Other rights the addendum states.

“California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination, transfer or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control.”
2021 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination ofthe franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law.”
2021 edition, California addendum
“Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a foul' and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise.”
2021 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable.”
2021 edition, California addendum
“The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law(11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.)”
2021 edition, California addendum
“No-poaching provisions in contracts are against California public policy. Therefore, we will not enforce the no-poaching provision in California.”
2021 edition, California addendum
“Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year.”
2021 edition, California addendum
The whole addendum
Add to the Disclosure Document item 3, litigation, ¶(c), that neither FRANCHISOR nor any of the persons affiliated with FRANCHISOR set forth in Section 2 of the Disclosure Document are subject to any currently effective order of any National Securities Exchange, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C.A. 78, et seq. suspending or expelling such persons from membership in such association or exchange. California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination, transfer or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control. The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination ofthe franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. Each owner ofthe franchise is required to execute a personal guarantee. Doing so could jeopardize the marital assets of non-owner spouses domiciled in a community property state such as California. The Franchise Agreement requires application of the laws of Utah. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a foul' and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise. You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires litigation to be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable. Item 5 ofthe Disclosure Document is amended to include the following language: The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000-31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act(Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043). The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law(11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.) The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the prevailing party. No-poaching provisions in contracts are against California public policy. Therefore, we will not enforce the no-poaching provision in California. OUR URL IS: www.BricksandMinifigs.com OUR WEBSITE HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED OR APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT. ANY COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBSITE MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT AT www.dbo.ca.gov Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year. State Cover Page Risk Factors: WE DO NOT HAVE A FEDERAL REGISTRATION FOR OUR "BRICKS & MINIFIGS" STANDARD CHARACTER MARK. THEREFORE, OUR TRADEMARK DOES NOT HAVE AS MANY LEGAL BENEFITS AND RIGHTS AS A FEDERALLY REGISTERED TRADEMARK. IF OUR RIGHT TO USE THE TRADEMARK IS CHALLENGED, YOU MAY HAVE TO CHANGE TO AN ALTERNATIVE TRADEMARK,WHICH MAY INCREASE YOUR EXPENSES.
Complete text of the California addendum, 2021 edition, as filed with Minnesota
2022 edition

Where you can sue, and under whose law.

“The Franchise Agreement requires application of the laws of Utah. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. The Franchise Agreement requires litigation to be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the prevailing party.”
2022 edition, California addendum

General releases.

“You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000-31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043).”
2022 edition, California addendum

Other rights the addendum states.

“California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination, transfer or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control.”
2022 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law.”
2022 edition, California addendum
“Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise.”
2022 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable.”
2022 edition, California addendum
“The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.)”
2022 edition, California addendum
“No-poaching provisions in contracts are against California public policy. Therefore, we will not enforce the no-poaching provision in California.”
2022 edition, California addendum
“Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year.”
2022 edition, California addendum
The whole addendum
Add to the Disclosure Document item 3, litigation, ¶ (c), that neither FRANCHISOR nor any of the persons affiliated with FRANCHISOR set forth in Section 2 of the Disclosure Document are subject to any currently effective order of any National Securities Exchange, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C.A. 78, et seq. suspending or expelling such persons from membership in such association or exchange. California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination, transfer or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control. The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. Each owner of the franchise is required to execute a personal guarantee. Doing so could jeopardize the marital assets of non-owner spouses domiciled in a community property state such as California. The Franchise Agreement requires application of the laws of Utah. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise. You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires litigation to be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable. Item 5 of the Disclosure Document is amended to include the following language: The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000-31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043). The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.) The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the prevailing party. No-poaching provisions in contracts are against California public policy. Therefore, we will not enforce the no-poaching provision in California. OUR URL IS: www.BricksandMinifigs.com OUR WEBSITE HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED OR APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT. ANY COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBSITE MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT AT www.dbo.ca.gov Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year. State Cover Page Risk Factors: WE DO NOT HAVE A FEDERAL REGISTRATION FOR OUR “BRICKS & MINIFIGS” STANDARD CHARACTER MARK. THEREFORE, OUR TRADEMARK DOES NOT HAVE AS MANY LEGAL BENEFITS AND RIGHTS AS A FEDERALLY REGISTERED TRADEMARK. IF OUR RIGHT TO USE THE TRADEMARK IS CHALLENGED, YOU MAY HAVE TO CHANGE TO AN ALTERNATIVE TRADEMARK, WHICH MAY INCREASE YOUR EXPENSES.
Complete text of the California addendum, 2022 edition, as filed with Minnesota
2023 edition

Where you can sue, and under whose law.

“The Franchise Agreement requires application of the laws of Utah. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. The Franchise Agreement requires litigation in certain instances, such as for injunctive relief. Such litigation would be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the non-prevailing party. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult private legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 128, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of a franchise agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of California.”
2023 edition, California addendum

General releases.

“You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000- 31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043).”
2023 edition, California addendum

Other rights the addendum states.

“California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination, transfer or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control.”
2023 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law.”
2023 edition, California addendum
“Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise.”
2023 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable.”
2023 edition, California addendum
“The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.)”
2023 edition, California addendum
“No-poaching provisions in contracts are against California public policy. Therefore, we will not enforce the no-poaching provision in California.”
2023 edition, California addendum
“Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year.”
2023 edition, California addendum
The whole addendum
Add to the Disclosure Document Item 3, litigation, ¶ (c), that neither FRANCHISOR nor any of the persons affiliated with FRANCHISOR set forth in Item 2 of the Disclosure Document are subject to any currently effective order of any National Securities Exchange, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C.A. 78, et seq. suspending or expelling such persons from membership in such association or exchange. California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination, transfer or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control. The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. Each owner of the franchise is required to execute a personal guarantee. Doing so could jeopardize the marital assets of non-owner spouses domiciled in a community property state such as California. The Franchise Agreement requires application of the laws of Utah. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise. You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires litigation in certain instances, such as for injunctive relief. Such litigation would be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable. Item 5 of the Disclosure Document is amended to include the following language: The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000- 31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043). The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.) The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the non-prevailing party. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult private legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 128, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of a franchise agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of California. No-poaching provisions in contracts are against California public policy. Therefore, we will not enforce the no-poaching provision in California. OUR URL IS: www.BricksandMinifigs.com OUR WEBSITE HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED OR APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT. ANY COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBSITE MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL PROTECTION AND INNOVATION AT www.dfpi.ca.gov Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year. State Cover Page Risk Factors: WE DO NOT HAVE A FEDERAL REGISTRATION FOR OUR “BRICKS & MINIFIGS” STANDARD CHARACTER MARK. THEREFORE, OUR TRADEMARK DOES NOT HAVE AS MANY LEGAL BENEFITS AND RIGHTS AS A FEDERALLY REGISTERED TRADEMARK. IF OUR RIGHT TO USE THE TRADEMARK IS CHALLENGED, YOU MAY HAVE TO CHANGE TO AN ALTERNATIVE TRADEMARK, WHICH MAY INCREASE YOUR EXPENSES.
Complete text of the California addendum, 2023 edition, as filed with Minnesota
2024 edition (same clauses in April 2026)

Where you can sue, and under whose law.

“The Franchise Agreement requires application of the laws of Utah. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. The Franchise Agreement requires litigation in certain instances, such as for injunctive relief. Such litigation would be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the non-prevailing party. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult private legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 128, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of a franchise agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of California.”
2024 edition, California addendum

General releases.

“You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000- 31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043).”
2024 edition, California addendum

Other rights the addendum states.

“California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination, transfer or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control.”
2024 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law.”
2024 edition, California addendum
“Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise.”
2024 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable.”
2024 edition, California addendum
“The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.)”
2024 edition, California addendum
“No-poaching provisions in contracts are against California public policy. Therefore, we will not enforce the no-poaching provision in California.”
2024 edition, California addendum
“Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year.”
2024 edition, California addendum
“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 in connection with the franchise.”
2024 edition, California addendum
The whole addendum
Add to the Disclosure Document Item 3, litigation, ¶ (c), that neither FRANCHISOR nor any of the persons affiliated with FRANCHISOR set forth in Item 2 of the Disclosure Document are subject to any currently effective order of any National Securities Exchange, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C.A. 78, et seq. suspending or expelling such persons from membership in such association or exchange. California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination, transfer or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control. The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. Each owner of the franchise is required to execute a personal guarantee. Doing so could jeopardize the marital assets of non-owner spouses domiciled in a community property state such as California. The Franchise Agreement requires application of the laws of Utah. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise. You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires litigation in certain instances, such as for injunctive relief. Such litigation would be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable. Item 5 of the Disclosure Document is amended to include the following language: The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000- 31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043). The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.) The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the non-prevailing party. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult private legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 128, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of a franchise agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of California. No-poaching provisions in contracts are against California public policy. Therefore, we will not enforce the no-poaching provision in California. OUR URL IS: www.BricksandMinifigs.com OUR WEBSITE HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED OR APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT. ANY COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBSITE MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL PROTECTION AND INNOVATION AT www.dfpi.ca.gov Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year. The Department has determined that we, the franchisor, have not demonstrated we are adequately capitalized and/or that we must rely on franchise fees to fund our operations. The Commissioner has imposed a fee deferral condition, which requires that we defer the collection of all initial fees from California franchisees until we have completed all of our pre-opening obligations and you are open for business. For California franchisees who sign a development agreement, the payment of the development and initial fees attributable to a specific unit in your development schedule is deferred until that unit is open. 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 in connection with the franchise. State Cover Page Risk Factors: WE DO NOT HAVE A FEDERAL REGISTRATION FOR OUR “BRICKS & MINIFIGS” STANDARD CHARACTER MARK. THEREFORE, OUR TRADEMARK DOES NOT HAVE AS MANY LEGAL BENEFITS AND RIGHTS AS A FEDERALLY REGISTERED TRADEMARK. IF OUR RIGHT TO USE THE TRADEMARK IS CHALLENGED, YOU MAY HAVE TO CHANGE TO AN ALTERNATIVE TRADEMARK, WHICH MAY INCREASE YOUR EXPENSES.
Complete text of the California addendum, 2024 edition, as filed with Minnesota
2025 edition

Where you can sue, and under whose law.

“The Franchise Agreement requires application of the laws of Utah. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. The Franchise Agreement requires litigation in certain instances, such as for injunctive relief. Such litigation would be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the non-prevailing party. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult private legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 128, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of a franchise agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of California.”
2025 edition, California addendum

General releases.

“You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000- 31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043).”
2025 edition, California addendum

Other rights the addendum states.

“California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination, transfer or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control.”
2025 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law.”
2025 edition, California addendum
“Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise.”
2025 edition, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable.”
2025 edition, California addendum
“The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.)”
2025 edition, California addendum
“No-poaching provisions in contracts are against California public policy. Therefore, we will not enforce the no-poaching provision in California.”
2025 edition, California addendum
“Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year.”
2025 edition, California addendum
“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 in connection with the franchise.”
2025 edition, California addendum
The whole addendum
Add to the Disclosure Document Item 3, litigation, ¶ (c), that neither FRANCHISOR nor any of the persons affiliated with FRANCHISOR set forth in Item 2 of the Disclosure Document are subject to any currently effective order of any National Securities Exchange, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C.A. 78, et seq. suspending or expelling such persons from membership in such association or exchange. California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination, transfer or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control. The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. Each owner of the franchise is required to execute a personal guarantee. Doing so could jeopardize the marital assets of non-owner spouses domiciled in a community property state such as California. The Franchise Agreement requires application of the laws of Utah. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise. You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires litigation in certain instances, such as for injunctive relief. Such litigation would be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable. Item 5 of the Disclosure Document is amended to include the following language: The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000- 31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043). The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.) The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the non-prevailing party. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult private legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 128, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of a franchise agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of California. No-poaching provisions in contracts are against California public policy. Therefore, we will not enforce the no-poaching provision in California. OUR URL IS: www.BricksandMinifigs.com OUR WEBSITE HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED OR APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT. ANY COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBSITE MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL PROTECTION AND INNOVATION AT www.dfpi.ca.gov Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year. 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 in connection with the franchise. State Cover Page Risk Factors: WE DO NOT HAVE A FEDERAL REGISTRATION FOR OUR “BRICKS & MINIFIGS” STANDARD CHARACTER MARK. THEREFORE, OUR TRADEMARK DOES NOT HAVE AS MANY LEGAL BENEFITS AND RIGHTS AS A FEDERALLY REGISTERED TRADEMARK. IF OUR RIGHT TO USE THE TRADEMARK IS CHALLENGED, YOU MAY HAVE TO CHANGE TO AN ALTERNATIVE TRADEMARK, WHICH MAY INCREASE YOUR EXPENSES.
Complete text of the California addendum, 2025 edition, as filed with Minnesota
2026 edition, April 8 (same clauses as 2024)

Where you can sue, and under whose law.

“The Franchise Agreement requires application of the laws of Utah. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. The Franchise Agreement requires litigation in certain instances, such as for injunctive relief. Such litigation would be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the non-prevailing party. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult private legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 128, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of a franchise agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of California.”
2026 edition, April 8, California addendum

General releases.

“You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000- 31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043).”
2026 edition, April 8, California addendum

Other rights the addendum states.

“California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination, transfer or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control.”
2026 edition, April 8, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law.”
2026 edition, April 8, California addendum
“Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise.”
2026 edition, April 8, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable.”
2026 edition, April 8, California addendum
“The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.)”
2026 edition, April 8, California addendum
“No-poaching provisions in contracts are against California public policy. Therefore, we will not enforce the no-poaching provision in California.”
2026 edition, April 8, California addendum
“Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year.”
2026 edition, April 8, California addendum
“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 in connection with the franchise.”
2026 edition, April 8, California addendum
The whole addendum
The Department has determined that we, the franchisor, have not demonstrated we are adequately capitalized and/or that we must rely on franchise fees to fund our operations. The Commissioner has imposed a fee deferral condition, which requires that we defer the collection of all initial fees from California franchisees until we have completed all of our pre-opening obligations and you are open for business. For California franchisees who sign a development agreement, the payment of the development and initial fees attributable to a specific unit in your development schedule is deferred until that unit is open. Add to the Disclosure Document Item 3, litigation, ¶ (c), that neither FRANCHISOR nor any of the persons affiliated with FRANCHISOR set forth in Item 2 of the Disclosure Document are subject to any currently effective order of any National Securities Exchange, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C.A. 78, et seq. suspending or expelling such persons from membership in such association or exchange. California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination, transfer or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control. The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. Each owner of the franchise is required to execute a personal guarantee. Doing so could jeopardize the marital assets of non-owner spouses domiciled in a community property state such as California. The Franchise Agreement requires application of the laws of Utah. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise. You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires litigation in certain instances, such as for injunctive relief. Such litigation would be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable. Item 5 of the Disclosure Document is amended to include the following language: The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000- 31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043). The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.) The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the non-prevailing party. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult private legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 128, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of a franchise agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of California. No-poaching provisions in contracts are against California public policy. Therefore, we will not enforce the no-poaching provision in California. OUR URL IS: www.BricksandMinifigs.com OUR WEBSITE HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED OR APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT. ANY COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBSITE MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL PROTECTION AND INNOVATION AT www.dfpi.ca.gov Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year. 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 in connection with the franchise. State Cover Page Risk Factors: WE DO NOT HAVE A FEDERAL REGISTRATION FOR OUR “BRICKS & MINIFIGS” STANDARD CHARACTER MARK. THEREFORE, OUR TRADEMARK DOES NOT HAVE AS MANY LEGAL BENEFITS AND RIGHTS AS A FEDERALLY REGISTERED TRADEMARK. IF OUR RIGHT TO USE THE TRADEMARK IS CHALLENGED, YOU MAY HAVE TO CHANGE TO AN ALTERNATIVE TRADEMARK, WHICH MAY INCREASE YOUR EXPENSES.
Complete text of the California addendum, 2026 edition, April 8, as filed with Minnesota
2026 edition as amended September 9

Where you can sue, and under whose law.

“The Franchise Agreement requires application of the laws of Utah. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. The Franchise Agreement requires litigation in certain instances, such as for injunctive relief. Such litigation would be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the non-prevailing party. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult private legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 128, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of a franchise agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of California.”
2026 edition as amended September 9, California addendum

General releases.

“You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000- 31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043).”
2026 edition as amended September 9, California addendum

Other rights the addendum states.

“California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination, transfer or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control.”
2026 edition as amended September 9, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law.”
2026 edition as amended September 9, California addendum
“Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise.”
2026 edition as amended September 9, California addendum
“The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable.”
2026 edition as amended September 9, California addendum
“The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.)”
2026 edition as amended September 9, California addendum
“No-poaching provisions in contracts are against California public policy. Therefore, we will not enforce the no-poaching provision in California.”
2026 edition as amended September 9, California addendum
“Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year.”
2026 edition as amended September 9, California addendum
“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 in connection with the franchise.”
2026 edition as amended September 9, California addendum
“In Item 7, the following language does not apply in the state of California: “These costs should be included in your projections of overall operations costs beginning with your first month of operation. We acknowledge that you may choose to invest additional funds into your business during the first three months of operation, and sometimes longer.””
2026 edition as amended September 9, California addendum
The whole addendum
Add to the Disclosure Document Item 3, litigation, ¶ (c), that neither FRANCHISOR nor any of the persons affiliated with FRANCHISOR set forth in Item 2 of the Disclosure Document are subject to any currently effective order of any National Securities Exchange, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C.A. 78, et seq. suspending or expelling such persons from membership in such association or exchange. California Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 through 20043 provide rights to the franchisee concerning termination, transfer or non-renewal of a franchise. If the Franchise Agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with the law, the law will control. The Franchise Agreement contains a covenant not to compete, which extends beyond the termination of the franchise. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. Each owner of the franchise is required to execute a personal guarantee. Doing so could jeopardize the marital assets of non-owner spouses domiciled in a community property state such as California. The Franchise Agreement requires application of the laws of Utah. This provision may not be enforceable under California law. Section 31125 of the California Corporation Code requires the franchisor to give the franchisee a disclosure document, in a form and containing such information as the Commissioner may by rule or order require, prior to solicitation of a proposed material modification of an existing franchise. You must sign a general release if you renew or transfer your franchise. California Corporations Code §31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code §§31 000 through 31516). Business and Professions Code §20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code §§20000 through 20043). The Franchise Agreement requires litigation in certain instances, such as for injunctive relief. Such litigation would be conducted in Utah but could change. Requirements of litigation in jurisdiction other than where your franchise is located or where you reside may not be enforceable. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of the Franchise Agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of the State of California. The Franchise Agreement may contain a liquidated damages clause. Under California Civil Code Section 1671, certain liquidated damages clauses are unenforceable. Item 5 of the Disclosure Document is amended to include the following language: The Franchise Agreement requires franchisee to execute a general release of claims upon renewal or transfer of the Franchise Agreement. California Corporations Code Section 31512 provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of that law or any rule or order there under is void. Section 31512 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Investment Law (California Corporations Code Section 31000- 31516). Business and Professions Code Section 20010 voids a waiver of your rights under the Franchise Relations Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 20000 -20043). The franchise agreement provides for termination upon bankruptcy. This provision may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C.A. Sec. 101 et. seq.) The franchise agreement requires binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Utah County, Utah with the costs being borne by the non-prevailing party. Prospective franchisees are encouraged to consult private legal counsel to determine the applicability of California and federal laws (such as Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5, Code of Civil Procedure Section 128, and the Federal Arbitration Act) to any provisions of a franchise agreement restricting venue to a forum outside of California. No-poaching provisions in contracts are against California public policy. Therefore, we will not enforce the no-poaching provision in California. OUR URL IS: www.BricksandMinifigs.com OUR WEBSITE HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED OR APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT. ANY COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBSITE MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL PROTECTION AND INNOVATION AT www.dfpi.ca.gov Despite any provision in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the current maximum rate of interest in California is 10% per year. 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 in connection with the franchise. State Cover Page Risk Factors: WE DO NOT HAVE A FEDERAL REGISTRATION FOR OUR “BRICKS & MINIFIGS” STANDARD CHARACTER MARK. THEREFORE, OUR TRADEMARK DOES NOT HAVE AS MANY LEGAL BENEFITS AND RIGHTS AS A FEDERALLY REGISTERED TRADEMARK. IF OUR RIGHT TO USE THE TRADEMARK IS CHALLENGED, YOU MAY HAVE TO CHANGE TO AN ALTERNATIVE TRADEMARK, WHICH MAY INCREASE YOUR EXPENSES. In Item 7, the following language does not apply in the state of California: “These costs should be included in your projections of overall operations costs beginning with your first month of operation. We acknowledge that you may choose to invest additional funds into your business during the first three months of operation, and sometimes longer.” The Department has determined that we, the franchisor, have not demonstrated we are adequately capitalized and/or that we must rely on franchise fees to fund our operations. The Commissioner has imposed a fee deferral condition, which requires that we defer the collection of all initial fees from California franchisees until we have completed all of our pre-opening obligations and you are open for business. For California franchisees who sign a development agreement, the payment of the development and initial fees attributable to a specific unit in your development schedule is deferred until that unit is open.
Complete text of the California addendum, 2026 edition as amended September 9, as filed with Minnesota

The statutes

California Franchise Investment Law (Corp. Code section 31000 and following).

“On and after April 15, 1971, it shall be unlawful for any person to offer or sell any franchise in this state unless the offer of the franchise has been registered under this part or exempted under Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 31100) of this part.”
Cal. Corp. Code 31110, registration required before offer or sale. Official text
“If the commissioner finds that it is necessary and appropriate for the protection of prospective franchisees or subfranchisors because the applicant has failed to demonstrate that adequate financial arrangements have been made to fulfill the franchisor’s obligations to provide real estate, improvements, equipment, inventory, training, or other items included in the offering, the commissioner may by rule or order require the escrow or impound of franchisee fees and other funds paid by the franchisee or subfranchisor until such obligations have been satisfied. At the option of the franchisor, the franchisor may furnish a surety bond as provided by rule of the commissioner.”
Cal. Corp. Code 31113, commissioner may require escrow or impound of franchise fees. Official text
“It is unlawful to sell any franchise in this state that is subject to registration under this law without first providing to the prospective franchisee, at least 14 days prior to the execution by the prospective franchisee of any binding franchise or other agreement, or at least 14 days prior to the receipt of any consideration, whichever occurs first, a copy of the franchise disclosure document, together with a copy of all proposed agreements relating to the sale of the franchise.”
Cal. Corp. Code 31119(a), disclosure document must be delivered 14 days before signing or payment. Official text
“The registration may be renewed for additional periods of one year each, unless the commissioner by rule or order specifies a different period, by submitting to the commissioner a renewal application before the expiration of the registration. If no stop order or other order under Section 31115 is in effect under this law, registration of the offer of the franchises automatically becomes renewed effective at 12 p.m., California time, of the 30th business day after the filing of a complete application for registration or the last preeffective amendment or at an earlier time that the commissioner determines.”
Cal. Corp. Code 31121(a), annual renewal of registration; automatic effectiveness on the 30th business day. Official text
“It is unlawful for any person willfully to make any untrue statement of a material fact in any application, notice or report filed with the commissioner under this law, or willfully to omit to state in any such application, notice, or report any material fact which is required to be stated therein, or fail to notify the commissioner of any material change as required by Section 31123.”
Cal. Corp. Code 31200, untrue statements or omissions in filings with the commissioner. Official text
“Any person who offers or sells a franchise in violation of Section 31101, 31110, 31119, 31200, or 31202, or in violation of any provision of this division that provides an exemption from the provisions of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 31110) of Part 2 or any portions of Part 2, shall be liable to the franchisee or subfranchisor, who may sue for damages caused thereby, and if the violation is willful, the franchisee may also sue for rescission, unless, in the case of a violation of Section 31200 or 31202, the defendant proves that the plaintiff knew the facts concerning the untruth or omission, or that the defendant exercised reasonable care and did not know, or, if they had exercised reasonable care, would not have known, of the untruth or omission.”
Cal. Corp. Code 31300(a), civil liability for unregistered sale, late disclosure or filing misstatements; damages and rescission. Official text
“Any person who violates Section 31201 shall be liable to any person (not knowing or having cause to believe that such statement was false or misleading) who, while relying upon such statement shall have purchased a franchise, for damages, unless the defendant proves that the plaintiff knew the facts concerning the untruth or omission or that the defendant exercised reasonable care and did not know, (or if he had exercised reasonable care would not have known) of the untruth or omission.”
Cal. Corp. Code 31301, civil liability for untrue statements to a purchaser (Section 31201). Official text
“No action shall be maintained to enforce any liability created under Section 31300 unless brought before the expiration of four years after the act or transaction constituting the violation, the expiration of one year after the discovery by the plaintiff of the fact constituting the violation, or 90 days after delivery to the franchisee of a written notice disclosing any violation of Section 31110 or 31200, which notice shall be approved as to form by the commissioner, whichever shall first expire.”
Cal. Corp. Code 31303, limitation period for Section 31300 actions. Official text

California Franchise Relations Act (Bus. and Prof. Code 20000 et seq.).

“Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, no franchisor may terminate a franchise prior to the expiration of its term, except for good cause. Except as provided in Section 20021, good cause shall be limited to the failure of the franchisee to substantially comply with the lawful requirements imposed upon the franchisee by the franchise agreement after being given notice at least 60 days in advance of the termination and a reasonable opportunity, which in no event shall be less than 60 days from the date of the notice of noncompliance, to cure the failure. The period to exercise the right to cure shall not exceed 75 days unless there is a separate agreement between the franchisor and franchisee to extend the time.”
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 20020, termination requires good cause; 60 days notice; at least 60 days to cure, not more than 75. Official text
“If during the period in which the franchise is in effect, there occurs any of the following events which is relevant to the franchise, immediate notice of termination without an opportunity to cure, shall be deemed reasonable: (a) The franchisee or the business to which the franchise relates has been the subject of an order for relief in bankruptcy, judicially determined to be insolvent, all or a substantial part of the assets thereof are assigned to or for the benefit of any creditor, or the franchisee admits his or her inability to pay his or her debts as they come due; (b) The franchisee abandons the franchise by failing to operate the business for five consecutive days during which the franchisee is required to operate the business under the terms of the franchise, or any shorter period after which it is not unreasonable under the facts and circumstances for the franchisor to conclude that the franchisee does not intend to continue to operate the franchise, unless such failure to operate is due to fire, flood, earthquake, or other similar causes beyond the franchisee’s control; (c) The franchisor and franchisee agree in writing to terminate the franchise; (d) The franchisee makes any material misrepresentations relating to the acquisition of the franchise business or the franchisee engages in conduct which reflects materially and unfavorably upon the operation and reputation of the franchise business or system; (e) The franchisee fails, for a period of 10 days after notification of noncompliance, to comply with any federal, state, or local law or regulation, including, but not limited to, all health, safety, building, and labor laws or regulations applicable to the operation of the franchise; (f) The franchisee, after curing any failure in accordance with Section 20020 engages in the same noncompliance whether or not such noncompliance is corrected after notice; (g) The franchisee repeatedly fails to comply with one or more requirements of the franchise, whether or not corrected after notice; (h) The franchised business or business premises of the franchise are seized, taken over, or foreclosed by a government official in the exercise of his or her duties, or seized, taken over, or foreclosed by a creditor, lienholder, or lessor, provided that a final judgment against the franchisee remains unsatisfied for 30 days (unless a supersedeas or other appeal bond has been filed); or a levy of execution has been made upon the license granted by the franchise agreement or upon any property used in the franchised business, and it is not discharged within five days of such levy; (i) The franchisee is convicted of a felony or any other criminal misconduct which is relevant to the operation of the franchise; (j) The franchisee fails to pay any franchise fees or other amounts due to the franchisor or its affiliate within five days after receiving written notice that such fees are overdue; or (k) The franchisor makes a reasonable determination that continued operation of the franchise by the franchisee will result in an imminent danger to public health or safety. (l) If the franchise expressly permits termination under such circumstances, there is a lawful termination or nonrenewal of a separate motor fuel franchise governed by provisions of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Secs. 2801 to 2807, inclusive) that is operated by the franchisee or affiliate of the franchisee located at the same business premises if both franchises are granted by the same franchisor or an affiliate of the franchisor. “Affiliate” shall have the same meaning as set forth in subdivision (k) of Section 31005.5 of the Corporations Code.”
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 20021, events permitting immediate notice of termination without cure. Official text
“(a) Except as provided in this section, upon a lawful termination or nonrenewal of a franchisee, the franchisor shall purchase from the franchisee, at the value of price paid, minus depreciation, all inventory, supplies, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings purchased or paid for under the terms of the franchise agreement or any ancillary or collateral agreement by the franchisee to the franchisor or its approved suppliers and sources, that are, at the time of the notice of termination or nonrenewal, in the possession of the franchisee or used by the franchisee in the franchise business. The franchisor shall have the right to receive clear title to and possession of all items purchased from the franchisee under this section. (b) This section shall not require the franchisor to purchase any personalized items, inventory, supplies, equipment, fixtures, or furnishings not reasonably required to conduct the operation of the franchise business in accordance with the franchise agreement or any ancillary or collateral agreement or to which the franchisee, at the cessation of operation of the franchise business by the franchisee, cannot lawfully, or does not, grant the franchisor clear title and possession upon the franchisor’s payment to the franchisee for the inventory, supplies, equipment, fixtures, or furnishings. (c) This section shall not apply when the franchisee declines a bona fide offer of renewal from the franchisor. (d) This section shall not apply if the franchisor does not prevent the franchisee from retaining control of the principal place of the franchise business. (e) This section shall not apply to any termination or nonrenewal of a franchise due to a publicly announced and nondiscriminatory decision by the franchisor to completely withdraw from all franchise activity within the relevant geographic market area in which the franchise is located. For the purpose of this section “relevant geographic market area” shall have the same meaning as in Section 20999. (f) This section shall not apply if the franchisor and franchisee mutually agree in writing to terminate or not renew the franchise. (g) This section shall not apply to any inventory, supplies, equipment, fixtures, or furnishings that are sold by the franchisee between the date of the notice of termination or nonrenewal, and the cessation of operation of the franchise business, by the franchisee, pursuant to the termination or nonrenewal. (h) Upon the termination or nonrenewal of a franchise, a franchisor may offset against the amounts owed to a franchisee under this section any amounts owed by the franchisee to the franchisor, provided the franchisee agrees to the amount owed or the franchisor has received a final adjudication of any amounts owed.”
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 20022, compensation: franchisor must purchase inventory, supplies, equipment, fixtures and furnishings on lawful termination or nonrenewal; exceptions; offset. Official text
“No franchisor may fail to renew a franchise unless such franchisor provides the franchisee at least 180 days prior written notice of its intention not to renew; and (a) During the 180 days prior to expiration of the franchise the franchisor permits the franchisee to sell his business to a purchaser meeting the franchisor’s then current requirements for granting new franchises, or if the franchisor is not granting a significant number of new franchises, the then current requirements for granting renewal franchises; or (b) (1) The refusal to renew is not for the purpose of converting the franchisee’s business premises to operation by employees or agents of the franchisor for such franchisor’s own account, provided, that nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit a franchisor from exercising a right of first refusal to purchase the franchisee’s business; and (2) Upon expiration of the franchise, the franchisor agrees not to seek to enforce any covenant of the nonrenewed franchisee not to compete with the franchisor or franchisees of the franchisor; or (c) Termination would be permitted pursuant to Section 20020 or 20021; or (d) The franchisee and the franchisor agree not to renew the franchise; or (e) The franchisor withdraws from distributing its products or services through franchises in the geographic market served by the franchisee, provided that: (1) Upon expiration of the franchise, the franchisor agrees not to seek to enforce any covenant of the nonrenewed franchisee not to compete with the franchisor or franchisees of the franchisor; and (2) The failure to renew is not for the purpose of converting the business conducted by the franchisee pursuant to the franchise agreement to operation by employees or agents of the franchisor for such franchisor’s own account; and (3) Where the franchisor determines to sell, transfer, or assign its interest in a marketing premises occupied by a franchisee whose franchise agreement is not renewed pursuant to this paragraph: (A) The franchisor, during the 180-day period after giving notice offers such franchisee a right of first refusal of at least 30 days’ duration of a bona fide offer, made by another to purchase such franchisor’s interest in such premises; or (B) In the case of the sale, transfer, or assignment to another person of the franchisor’s interest in one or more other controlled marketing premises, such other person in good faith offers the franchisee a franchise on substantially the same terms and conditions currently being offered by such other person to other franchisees; or (f) The franchisor and the franchisee fail to agree to changes or additions to the terms and conditions of the franchise agreement, if such changes or additions would result in renewal of the franchise agreement on substantially the same terms and conditions on which the franchisor is then customarily granting renewal franchises, or if the franchisor is not then granting a significant number of renewal franchises, the terms and conditions on which the franchisor is then customarily granting original franchises. The franchisor may give the franchisee written notice of a date which is at least 30 days from the date of such notice, on or before which a proposed written agreement of the terms and conditions of the renewal franchise shall be accepted in writing by the franchisee. Such notice, when given not less than 180 days before the end of the franchise term, may state that in the event of failure of such acceptance by the franchisee, the notice shall be deemed a notice of intention not to renew at the end of the franchise term.”
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 20025, nonrenewal: 180 days prior written notice plus one of the listed conditions. Official text
“(a) No franchisor shall deny the surviving spouse, heirs, or estate of a deceased franchisee or the majority shareholder of the franchisee the opportunity to participate in the ownership of the franchise under a valid franchise agreement for a reasonable time after the death of the franchisee or majority shareholder of the franchisee. During that time the surviving spouse, heirs, or estate of the deceased shall either satisfy all of the then current qualifications for a purchaser of a franchise or sell, transfer, or assign the franchise to a person who satisfies the franchisor’s then current standards for new franchisees. The rights granted pursuant to this section shall be granted subject to the surviving spouse, heirs or estate of the deceased maintaining all standards and obligations of the franchise. (b) Nothing in subdivision (a) shall prohibit a franchisor from exercising the right of first refusal to purchase a franchise after receipt of a bona fide offer to purchase the franchise by a proposed purchaser of the franchise. (c) This article shall not apply to any agreement or contract in effect prior to January 1, 1984, except an agreement or contract of an indefinite duration. This section shall not apply to any bequest or intestate succession that took effect prior to January 1, 1984.”
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 20027, survivorship: heirs and estate may participate in or transfer the franchise (no repurchase on termination provision exists at 20027; the repurchase duty is 20022). Official text
“(a) In the event a franchisor terminates or fails to renew a franchisee, in violation of this chapter, the franchisee shall be entitled to receive from the franchisor the fair market value of the franchised business and franchise assets and any other damages caused by the violation of this chapter. (b) A court may grant preliminary and permanent injunctions for a violation or threatened violation of this chapter.”
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 20035, damages: fair market value of the franchised business and franchise assets plus other damages; injunctions. Official text
“A provision in a franchise agreement restricting venue to a forum outside this state is void with respect to any claim arising under or relating to a franchise agreement involving a franchise business operating within this state.”
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 20040.5, out of state venue clause void. Official text

The federal Franchise Rule, 16 CFR Part 436. It has no private right of action of its own; it sets what BAM had to disclose and when, and every state statute above measures the document against it.

“In connection with the offer or sale of a franchise to be located in the United States of America or its territories, unless the transaction is exempted under subpart E of this part, it is an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act: (a) For any franchisor to fail to furnish a prospective franchisee with a copy of the franchisor's current disclosure document, as described in subparts C and D of this part, at least 14 calendar-days before the prospective franchisee signs a binding agreement with, or makes any payment to, the franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale. (b) For any franchisor to alter unilaterally and materially the terms and conditions of the basic franchise agreement or any related agreements attached to the disclosure document without furnishing the prospective franchisee with a copy of each revised agreement at least seven calendar-days before the prospective franchisee signs the revised agreement. Changes to an agreement that arise out of negotiations initiated by the prospective franchisee do not trigger this seven calendar-day period.”
16 CFR 436.2(a) and (b), disclosure document 14 calendar days before signing or payment; revised agreements seven days before signing. Official text
“(v) Whether the franchisee must participate in any other advertising fund. If so, state: (A) Who contributes to the fund. (B) How much the franchisee must contribute to the fund and whether other franchisees must contribute a different amount or at a different rate. (C) Whether the franchisor-owned outlets must contribute to the fund and, if so, whether it is on the same basis as franchisees. (D) Who administers the fund. (E) Whether the fund is audited and when it is audited. (F) Whether financial statements of the fund are available for review by the franchisee. (G) How the funds were used in the most recently concluded fiscal year, including the percentages spent on production, media placement, administrative expenses, and a description of any other use.”
16 CFR 436.5(k)(4)(v), Item 11: advertising fund disclosures (who contributes, who administers, audit, financial statements, how the funds were used). Official text
“(vi) If not all advertising funds are spent in the fiscal year in which they accrue, how the franchisor uses the remaining amount, including whether franchisees receive a periodic accounting of how advertising fees are spent. (vii) The percentage of advertising funds, if any, that the franchisor uses principally to solicit new franchise sales.”
16 CFR 436.5(k)(4)(vi) and (vii), Item 11: unspent advertising funds and funds used to solicit franchise sales. Official text
“(8) Disclose, to the extent known, the name, address, telephone number, email address, and Web address (to the extent known) of each trademark-specific franchisee organization associated with the franchise system being offered, if such organization: (i) Has been created, sponsored, or endorsed by the franchisor. If so, state the relationship between the organization and the franchisor (for example, the organization was created by the franchisor, sponsored by the franchisor, or endorsed by the franchisor). (ii) Is incorporated or otherwise organized under state law and asks the franchisor to be included in the franchisor's disclosure document during the next fiscal year. Such organizations must renew their request on an annual basis by submitting a request no later than 60 days after the close of the franchisor's fiscal year. The franchisor has no obligation to verify the organization's continued existence at the end of each fiscal year. Franchisors may also include the following statement: “The following independent franchisee organizations have asked to be included in this disclosure document.””
16 CFR 436.5(t)(8), Item 20: listing of trademark specific franchisee organizations, including independent associations that ask to be included. Official text
“It is an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act for any franchise seller covered by part 436 to: (a) Make any claim or representation, orally, visually, or in writing, that contradicts the information required to be disclosed by this part. [...] (c) Disseminate any financial performance representations to prospective franchisees unless the franchisor has a reasonable basis and written substantiation for the representation at the time the representation is made, and the representation is included in Item 19 (§ 436.5(s)) of the franchisor's disclosure document. In conjunction with any such financial performance representation, the franchise seller shall also: (1) Disclose the information required by § 436.5(s)(3)(ii)(B) and (E) of this part if the representation relates to the past performance of the franchisor's outlets. (2) Include a clear and conspicuous admonition that a new franchisee's individual financial results may differ from the result stated in the financial performance representation. [...] (h) Disclaim or require a prospective franchisee to waive reliance on any representation made in the disclosure document or in its exhibits or amendments. Provided, however, that this provision is not intended to prevent a prospective franchisee from voluntarily waiving specific contract terms and conditions set forth in his or her disclosure document during the course of franchise sale negotiations.”
16 CFR 436.9(a), (c) and (h), additional prohibitions: contradicting the disclosure document; unsubstantiated financial performance representations; reliance disclaimers. Official text

What the document said, by edition

Each line is on this site with its record. The edition you received is on your receipt page.

2023 edition: 1 documented statement

Item 10. “We do not provide direct or indirect financing and do not assist in providing financing for you. We do not guarantee any notes or financial obligations.”
The recordBAM Franchising is the named lender on a $45,000 promissory note signed February 5, 2023 by the buyers of the Salem store, and its own audited statements carry the note. The financing assistance that does not exist

2024 edition: 3 documented statements

Item 10. “We do not provide direct or indirect financing and do not assist in providing financing for you.”
The recordBAM is the named lender on a $45,000 store-acquisition note dated February 5, 2023; its 2026 balance sheet carries a loan to the Peoria store. The financing assistance that does not exist

Item 3. No litigation to disclose.
The recordPlastic Palette LLC and Christina Cooper v. BAM Franchising, Clackamas County 24CV06902, was filed February 7, 2024, pleading $1,450,000, before this edition issued. It has never appeared in Item 3. The Canby store and the Cooper suit

Item 21. Audited and interim statements as attached.
The recordMinnesota’s examiner wrote on June 3, 2024 that the years in Item 21 did not match the balance sheet, and imposed a financial condition on the registration because of the ratio of current assets to current liabilities. The June 3, 2024 deficiency notice

2025 edition: 6 documented statements

Item 10. “We do not provide direct or indirect financing.”
The recordThe $45,000 note of February 2023 on which BAM is lender. The financing assistance that does not exist

Item 3. No litigation to disclose.
The recordCooper, 24CV06902, pending since February 2024, omitted. The September amendment, sentence by sentence

Item 20. Zero Oregon outlets reacquired from franchisees in 2024.
The recordBAM’s own verified complaint pleads that it repossessed the Keizer store on November 14, 2024 and sold it in early 2025 to its own recruiter and inspector. BAM’s own words, the ledger

Item 1 and Item 2. No parents to disclose; the chief financial officer serves “the Franchisor and the Franchisor’s Parent.”
The recordThe same document denies a parent and names one. The disclosure, edition by edition

Item 2. “He has been co-owner of Kragle, LLC, our franchisee in Orem, Utah, since June 2017.”
The recordBAM bought the Orem store from Kragle, the McNeff family company, in December 2024. The sentence stayed. BAM bought the Orem store from the McNeffs

Item 21, Note 5. A $140,000 note at 6 percent “requires monthly principal and interest payments of $9,305 from January 2024.”
The recordThe payment figure is copied from the Block Party Bricks note above it; the schedule shows all $140,000 unpaid at the end of 2024. BAM bought the Orem store from the McNeffs

2026 edition, April 8: 9 documented statements

Item 3. “Other than these actions, no litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.”
The recordCooper, 24CV06902, $1,450,000, pending since February 2024, omitted. The Salem franchisees’ suit followed on April 16 and the case against Reckless Ben on May 27; the amendment came September 9. The September amendment, sentence by sentence

Item 13. “We have registrations for the following marks.”
The recordOn June 30, 2026 BAM assigned the entire interest in all thirteen marks and applications to BAM IP Holdings, LLC, recorded July 8. No amendment to Item 13 followed. The September amendment, sentence by sentence

Item 21. Unaudited interim financials “dated April 8, 2026” attached.
The recordThe interim attached was a management report for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, prepared April 8, 2025. The September amendment, sentence by sentence

Item 20. Outlet tables as stated.
The recordThe Keizer takeover and resale show no reacquisition and no sale to a franchisee; the Wesley Chapel store is listed twice and its operating corporation never. Wesley Chapel and the warrant

Hawaii addendum. “This registration is currently effective in California and Washington.”
The recordExhibit K of the same document lists California as “Pending”; California’s regulator shows nothing filed in 2026. The September amendment, sentence by sentence

Item 1. “We have one affiliate, Bricks by the Box, LLC.”
The recordItem 20 counts a subfranchisor in Labrador and the balance sheet carries a Canada investment; the audited notes call the affiliate a Virginia company and Item 1 a Utah one. BAM’s own words, the ledger

Item 2. “Kragle, LLC, our franchisee in Orem, Utah.”
The recordBought by BAM in December 2024. BAM bought the Orem store from the McNeffs

Item 11. “The franchise spent all of the advertising funds collected.”
The recordThe table under the sentence shows money left over, and the sentence repeats a 2022 figure. The fund

Item 10. “We do not provide direct or indirect financing.”
The recordThe $45,000 note on which BAM is lender. The financing assistance that does not exist

2026 edition as amended September 9: 5 documented statements

Item 3. “As of August 31, 2026, BAM has settled claims against Co-Defendant, Bryan Mansell and acquired … a permanent injunction against Mr. Mansell.”
The recordNo court has entered a permanent injunction against Bryan Mansell. The injunction on the docket is the preliminary one of July 7. The September amendment, sentence by sentence

Item 3. Cooper, 24CV06902, still omitted.
The recordA $1,450,000 suit pending since February 2024, stayed since May 2024. The September amendment, sentence by sentence

Item 13. “We have registrations for the following marks.”
The recordAll thirteen marks were assigned to BAM IP Holdings, LLC on June 30, 2026. The September amendment, sentence by sentence

Item 2. “Kragle, LLC, our franchisee in Orem, Utah.”
The recordBought by BAM in December 2024; certified again September 9, 2026. BAM bought the Orem store from the McNeffs

Item 20. The Utah company-owned outlet, 2024: none reacquired.
The recordBAM bought the store from its officers’ company that December and the table recorded nothing. BAM bought the Orem store from the McNeffs

The term, the venue clause and the cover-page warnings, by edition

BAM’s own Item 17 and state cover page, as filed. Your state addendum above may override the venue clause.

2017 edition

Term and renewal.

“Equal to the initial term of your Franchise Premises lease (but not less than 5 years or more than 10 years). If you meet certain requirements, then you may renew for successive periods that match each renewal term of your lease for the Franchise Premises (but not less than 5 years or more than 10 years for each renewal period).”
Item 17, 2017 edition

Venue and governing law.

“Litigation in Clackamas County State of Oregon (subject to state law). State of Oregon laws apply (unless prohibited by laws of state where Franchise is located).”
Item 17, 2017 edition

Arbitration.

“Arbitration and mediation in Clackamas County, State of Oregon (subject to State law).”
Item 17, 2017 edition
“1) THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT PERMITS YOU TO MEDIATE AND ARBITRATE ONLY IN OREGON. OUT OF STATE MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION MAY FORCE YOU TO ACCEPT A LESS FAVORABLE SETTLEMENT FOR DISPUTES. IT MAY ALSO COST MORE TO MEDIATE AND ARBITRATE WITH BAM FRANCHISING, INC. IN OREGON THAN IN YOUR HOME STATE.”
State cover page, 2017 edition
“2) THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT STATES THAT OREGON LAW GOVERNS THE AGREEMENT, AND THIS LAW MAY NOT PROVIDE THE SAME PROTECTIONS AND BENEFITS AS LAWS IN YOUR STATE. YOU MAY WANT TO COMPARE THESE LAWS.”
State cover page, 2017 edition
“3) THE TERRITORY IS NOT EXCLUSIVE. YOU MAY FACE COMPETITION FROM OTHER FRANCHISEES, FROM FRANCHISOR-OWNED OUTLETS, OR FROM OTHER CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION, OR COMPETITIVE BRANDS THAT WE CONTROL. HOWEVER, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, WHILE THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT IS IN FORCE AND YOU ARE NOT IN DEFAULT OF ANY MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, WE WILL NOT ESTABLISH OR LICENSE TO OTHERS THE RIGHT TO ESTABLISH A BRICKS & MINIFIGS® FRANCHISE WITHIN YOUR TERRITORY.”
State cover page, 2017 edition
“4) THERE MAY BE OTHER RISKS CONCERNING THIS FRANCHISE.”
State cover page, 2017 edition
2018 edition

Term and renewal.

“The initial term of the Franchise Agreement is equal to the initial term of your Franchise Premises lease (but not less than 5 years or more than 7 years). The initial term is 5 years if you own the Franchise Premises. If you meet certain requirements, then you may renew for successive periods. Each renewal term of the franchise will match the renewal term of your lease for the Franchise Premises (but not less than 5 years or more than 7 years). Each renewal term is 5 years if you own the Franchise Premises.”
Item 17, 2018 edition

Venue and governing law.

“Litigation in Utah County State of Utah (subject to state law). State of Utah laws apply (unless prohibited by laws of state where Franchise is located).”
Item 17, 2018 edition

Arbitration.

“Arbitration and mediation in Utah County, State of Utah (subject to state law).”
Item 17, 2018 edition
“1) THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT PERMITS YOU TO MEDIATE AND ARBITRATE ONLY IN UTAH. OUT OF STATE MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION MAY FORCE YOU TO ACCEPT A LESS FAVORABLE SETTLEMENT FOR DISPUTES. IT MAY ALSO COST MORE TO MEDIATE AND ARBITRATE WITH BAM FRANCHISING, INC. IN UTAH THAN IN YOUR HOME STATE.”
State cover page, 2018 edition
“2) THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT STATES THAT UTAH LAW GOVERNS THE AGREEMENT, AND THIS LAW MAY NOT PROVIDE THE SAME PROTECTIONS AND BENEFITS AS LAWS IN YOUR STATE. YOU MAY WANT TO COMPARE THESE LAWS.”
State cover page, 2018 edition
“3) THE TERRITORY IS NOT EXCLUSIVE. YOU MAY FACE COMPETITION FROM OTHER FRANCHISEES, FROM FRANCHISOR-OWNED OUTLETS, OR FROM OTHER CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION, OR COMPETITIVE BRANDS THAT WE CONTROL. HOWEVER, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, WHILE THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT IS IN FORCE AND YOU ARE NOT IN DEFAULT OF ANY MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, WE WILL NOT ESTABLISH OR LICENSE TO OTHERS THE RIGHT TO ESTABLISH A BRICKS & MINIFIGS® FRANCHISE WITHIN YOUR TERRITORY.”
State cover page, 2018 edition
“4) THERE MAY BE OTHER RISKS CONCERNING THIS FRANCHISE.”
State cover page, 2018 edition
2019 edition

Term and renewal.

“The initial term of the Franchise Agreement is equal to the initial term of your Accepted Location lease (but not less than 5 years or more than 7 years). The initial term is 5 years if you own the Accepted Location. If you meet certain requirements, then you may renew for successive periods. Each renewal term of the franchise will match the renewal term of your lease for the Accepted Location (but not less than 5 years or more than 7 years). Each renewal term is 5 years if you own the Accepted Location.”
Item 17, 2019 edition

Venue and governing law.

“Litigation in Utah County State of Utah (subject to state law). State of Utah laws apply (unless prohibited by laws of state where Franchise is located).”
Item 17, 2019 edition

Arbitration.

“Arbitration and mediation in Utah County, State of Utah (subject to state law).”
Item 17, 2019 edition
“1) THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT PERMITS YOU TO MEDIATE AND ARBITRATE ONLY IN UTAH. OUT OF STATE MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION MAY FORCE YOU TO ACCEPT A LESS FAVORABLE SETTLEMENT FOR DISPUTES. IT MAY ALSO COST MORE TO MEDIATE AND ARBITRATE WITH BAM FRANCHISING, INC. IN UTAH THAN IN YOUR HOME STATE.”
State cover page, 2019 edition
“2) THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT STATES THAT UTAH LAW GOVERNS THE AGREEMENT, AND THIS LAW MAY NOT PROVIDE THE SAME PROTECTIONS AND BENEFITS AS LAWS IN YOUR STATE. YOU MAY WANT TO COMPARE THESE LAWS.”
State cover page, 2019 edition
“3) THERE MAY BE OTHER RISKS CONCERNING THIS FRANCHISE.”
State cover page, 2019 edition
2020 edition

Term and renewal.

“The initial term of the Franchise Agreement is equal to the initial term of your Accepted Location lease (but not less than 5 years or more than 7 years). The initial term is 5 years if you own the Accepted Location. If you meet certain requirements, then you may renew for successive periods. Each renewal term of the franchise will match the renewal term of your lease for the Accepted Location (but not less than 5 years or more than 7 years). Each renewal term is 5 years if you own the Accepted Location.”
Item 17, 2020 edition

Venue and governing law.

“Litigation in Utah County State of Utah (subject to state law). State of Utah laws apply (unless prohibited by laws of state where Franchise is located).”
Item 17, 2020 edition

Arbitration.

“Arbitration and mediation in Utah County, State of Utah (subject to state law).”
Item 17, 2020 edition
“1. Out-of-State Dispute Resolution. The franchise agreement requires you to resolve disputes with the franchisor by mediation, arbitration and/or litigation only in Utah. Out-of-state mediation, arbitration, or litigation may force you to accept a less favorable settlement for disputes. It may also cost more to mediate, arbitrate, or litigate with the franchisor in Utah than in your own state.”
State cover page, 2020 edition
2021 edition

Term and renewal.

“The initial term of the Franchise Agreement is equal to the initial teen of your Accepted Location lease (but not less than 5 years or more than 7 years). The initial term is 5 years if you own the Accepted Location. If you meet certain requirements, then you may renew for successive periods. Each renewal term of the franchise will match the renewal ten!' of your lease for the Accepted Location (but not less than 5 years or more than 7 years). Each renewal term is 5 years if you own the Accepted Location.”
Item 17, 2021 edition

Venue and governing law.

“Litigation in Utah County State of Utah (subject to state law). State of Utah laws apply (unless prohibited by laws of state where Franchise is located).”
Item 17, 2021 edition

Arbitration.

“Arbitration and mediation in Utah County, State of Utah (subject to state law).”
Item 17, 2021 edition
“1. Out-of-State Dispute Resolution. The franchise agreement requires you to resolve disputes with the franchisor by mediation, arbitration and/or litigation only in Utah. Out-of-state mediation, arbitration, or litigation may force you to accept a less favorable settlement for disputes. It may also cost more to mediate, arbitrate, or litigate with the franchisor in Utah than in your own state.”
State cover page, 2021 edition
“2. Mandatory Minimum Payments. You must make minimum royalty or advertising fund payments regardless of your sales levels. Your inability to make the payments may result in termination of your franchise and loss or your investment.”
State cover page, 2021 edition
2022 edition

Term and renewal.

“The initial term of the Franchise Agreement is equal to the initial term of your Accepted Location lease (but not less than 5 years or more than 7 years). The initial term is 5 years if you own the Accepted Location. If you meet certain requirements, then you may renew for successive periods. Each renewal term of the franchise will match the renewal term of your lease for the Accepted Location (but not less than 5 years or more than 7 years). Each renewal term is 5 years if you own the Accepted Location.”
Item 17, 2022 edition

Venue and governing law.

“Litigation in Utah County State of Utah (subject to state law). State of Utah laws apply (unless prohibited by laws of state where Franchise is located).”
Item 17, 2022 edition

Arbitration.

“Arbitration and mediation in Utah County, State of Utah (subject to state law).”
Item 17, 2022 edition
“1. Out-of-State Dispute Resolution. The franchise agreement requires you to resolve disputes with the franchisor by mediation, arbitration and/or litigation only in Utah. Out-of-state mediation, arbitration, or litigation may force you to accept a less favorable settlement for disputes. It may also cost more to mediate, arbitrate, or litigate with the franchisor in Utah than in your own state.”
State cover page, 2022 edition
“2. Mandatory Minimum Payments. You must make minimum royalty or advertising fund payments regardless of your sales levels. Your inability to make the payments may result in termination of your franchise and loss or your investment.”
State cover page, 2022 edition
2023 edition

Term and renewal.

“The initial term of the Franchise Agreement is equal to the initial term of your Accepted Location lease (but not less than 10 years or more than 12 years). The initial term is 10 years if you own the Accepted Location. If you meet certain requirements, then you may renew for successive periods. Each renewal term of the franchise will match the renewal term of your lease for the Accepted Location (but not less than 10 years or more than 12 years). Each renewal term is 10 years if you own the Accepted Location.”
Item 17, 2023 edition

Venue and governing law.

“Litigation in Utah County State of Utah (subject to state law). State of Utah laws apply (unless prohibited by laws of state where Franchise is located).”
Item 17, 2023 edition

Arbitration.

“Arbitration and mediation in Utah County, State of Utah (subject to state law).”
Item 17, 2023 edition
“1. Out-of-State Dispute Resolution. The franchise agreement as well as the area development agreement require you to resolve disputes with the franchisor by mediation, arbitration and/or litigation only in Utah. Out-of-state mediation, arbitration, or litigation may force you to accept a less favorable settlement for disputes. It may also cost more to mediate, arbitrate, or litigate with the franchisor in Utah than in your own state.”
State cover page, 2023 edition
“2. Mandatory Minimum Payments. You must make minimum royalty or advertising fund payments regardless of your sales levels. Your inability to make the payments may result in termination of your franchise and loss or your investment.”
State cover page, 2023 edition
“3. Financial Condition. The franchisor’s financial condition, as reflected in its financial statements (see Item 21), calls into question the franchisor’s financial ability to provide services and support you.”
State cover page, 2023 edition
2024 edition

Term and renewal.

“The initial term of the Franchise Agreement is equal to the initial term of your Accepted Location lease (but not less than 10 years or more than 12 years). The initial term is 10 years if you own the Accepted Location. If you meet certain requirements, then you may renew for successive periods. Each renewal term of the franchise will match the renewal term of your lease for the Accepted Location (but not less than 10 years or more than 12 years). Each renewal term is 10 years if you own the Accepted Location.”
Item 17, 2024 edition

Venue and governing law.

“Litigation in Utah County State of Utah (subject to state law). State of Utah laws apply (unless prohibited by laws of state where Franchise is located).”
Item 17, 2024 edition

Arbitration.

“Arbitration and mediation in Utah County, State of Utah (subject to state law).”
Item 17, 2024 edition
“1. Out-of-State Dispute Resolution. The franchise agreement as well as the area development agreement require you to resolve disputes with the franchisor by mediation, arbitration and/or litigation only in Utah. Out-of-state mediation, arbitration, or litigation may force you to accept a less favorable settlement for disputes. It may also cost more to mediate, arbitrate, or litigate with the franchisor in Utah than in your own state.”
State cover page, 2024 edition
“2. Mandatory Minimum Payments. You must make minimum royalty or advertising fund payments regardless of your sales levels. Your inability to make the payments may result in termination of your franchise and loss or your investment.”
State cover page, 2024 edition
“3. Financial Condition. The franchisor’s financial condition, as reflected in its financial statements (see Item 21), calls into question the franchisor’s financial ability to provide services and support you.”
State cover page, 2024 edition
“4. Unopened Franchises. The franchisor has signed a significant number of franchise agreements with franchisees who have not yet opened their outlets. If other franchisees are experiencing delays in opening their outlets, you also may experience delays in opening your own outlet.”
State cover page, 2024 edition
2025 edition

Term and renewal.

“The initial term of the Franchise Agreement is equal to the initial term of your Accepted Location lease (but not less than 10 years or more than 12 years). The initial term is 10 years if you own the Accepted Location. If you meet certain requirements, then you may renew for successive periods. Each renewal term of the franchise will match the renewal term of your lease for the Accepted Location (but not less than 10 years or more than 12 years). Each renewal term is 10 years if you own the Accepted Location.”
Item 17, 2025 edition

Venue and governing law.

“Litigation in Utah County State of Utah (subject to state law). State of Utah laws apply (unless prohibited by laws of state where Franchise is located).”
Item 17, 2025 edition

Arbitration.

“Arbitration and mediation in Utah County, State of Utah (subject to state law).”
Item 17, 2025 edition
“1. Out-of-State Dispute Resolution. The franchise agreement as well as the area development agreement require you to resolve disputes with the franchisor by mediation, arbitration and/or litigation only in Utah. Out-of-state mediation, arbitration, or litigation may force you to accept a less favorable settlement for disputes. It may also cost more to mediate, arbitrate, or litigate with the franchisor in Utah than in your own state.”
State cover page, 2025 edition
“2. Mandatory Minimum Payments. You must make minimum royalty or advertising fund payments regardless of your sales levels. Your inability to make the payments may result in termination of your franchise and loss or your investment.”
State cover page, 2025 edition
“3. Financial Condition. The franchisor’s financial condition, as reflected in its financial statements (see Item 21), calls into question the franchisor’s financial ability to provide services and support you.”
State cover page, 2025 edition
“4. Unopened Franchises. The franchisor has signed a significant number of franchise agreements with franchisees who have not yet opened their outlets. If other franchisees are experiencing delays in opening their outlets, you also may experience delays in opening your own outlet.”
State cover page, 2025 edition
“5. Unregistered Trademark. The primary trademark that you will use in your business is not federally registered. If the franchisor's right to use this trademark in your area is challenged, you may have to identify your business and its products or services with a name that differs from that used by other franchisees or the franchisor. This change can be expensive and may reduce brand recognition of the products or services you offer.”
State cover page, 2025 edition
2026 edition, April 8 (same text in September 2026)

Term and renewal.

“The initial term of the Franchise Agreement is equal to the initial term of your Accepted Location lease (but not less than 10 years or more than 12 years). The initial term is 10 years if you own the Accepted Location. If you meet certain requirements, then you may renew for successive periods. Each renewal term of the franchise will match the renewal term of your lease for the Accepted Location (but not less than 10 years or more than 12 years). Each renewal term is 10 years if you own the Accepted Location.”
Item 17, 2026 edition, April 8

Venue and governing law.

“Litigation in Utah County State of Utah (subject to state law). State of Utah laws apply (unless prohibited by laws of state where Franchise is located).”
Item 17, 2026 edition, April 8

Arbitration.

“Arbitration and mediation in Utah County, State of Utah (subject to state law).”
Item 17, 2026 edition, April 8
“1. Out-of-State Dispute Resolution. The franchise agreement as well as the area development agreement require you to resolve disputes with the franchisor by mediation, arbitration and/or litigation only in Utah. Out-of-state mediation, arbitration, or litigation may force you to accept a less favorable settlement for disputes. It may also cost more to mediate, arbitrate, or litigate with the franchisor in Utah than in your own state.”
State cover page, 2026 edition, April 8
“2. Mandatory Minimum Payments. You must make minimum royalty or advertising fund payments regardless of your sales levels. Your inability to make the payments may result in termination of your franchise and loss of your investment.”
State cover page, 2026 edition, April 8
“3. Financial Condition. The franchisor’s financial condition, as reflected in its financial statements (see Item 21), calls into question the franchisor’s financial ability to provide services and support you.”
State cover page, 2026 edition, April 8
“4. Unopened Franchises. The franchisor has signed a significant number of franchise agreements with franchisees who have not yet opened their outlets. If other franchisees are experiencing delays in opening their outlets, you also may experience delays in opening your own outlet.”
State cover page, 2026 edition, April 8
“5. Unregistered Trademark. The primary trademark that you will use in your business is not federally registered. If the franchisor's right to use this trademark in your area is challenged, you may have to identify your business and its products or services with a name that differs from that used by other franchisees or the franchisor. This change can be expensive and may reduce brand recognition of the products or services you offer.”
State cover page, 2026 edition, April 8
2026 edition as amended September 9 (same text as April 2026)

Term and renewal.

“The initial term of the Franchise Agreement is equal to the initial term of your Accepted Location lease (but not less than 10 years or more than 12 years). The initial term is 10 years if you own the Accepted Location. If you meet certain requirements, then you may renew for successive periods. Each renewal term of the franchise will match the renewal term of your lease for the Accepted Location (but not less than 10 years or more than 12 years). Each renewal term is 10 years if you own the Accepted Location.”
Item 17, 2026 edition as amended September 9

Venue and governing law.

“Litigation in Utah County State of Utah (subject to state law). State of Utah laws apply (unless prohibited by laws of state where Franchise is located).”
Item 17, 2026 edition as amended September 9

Arbitration.

“Arbitration and mediation in Utah County, State of Utah (subject to state law).”
Item 17, 2026 edition as amended September 9
“1. Out-of-State Dispute Resolution. The franchise agreement as well as the area development agreement require you to resolve disputes with the franchisor by mediation, arbitration and/or litigation only in Utah. Out-of-state mediation, arbitration, or litigation may force you to accept a less favorable settlement for disputes. It may also cost more to mediate, arbitrate, or litigate with the franchisor in Utah than in your own state.”
State cover page, 2026 edition as amended September 9
“2. Mandatory Minimum Payments. You must make minimum royalty or advertising fund payments regardless of your sales levels. Your inability to make the payments may result in termination of your franchise and loss of your investment.”
State cover page, 2026 edition as amended September 9
“3. Financial Condition. The franchisor’s financial condition, as reflected in its financial statements (see Item 21), calls into question the franchisor’s financial ability to provide services and support you.”
State cover page, 2026 edition as amended September 9
“4. Unopened Franchises. The franchisor has signed a significant number of franchise agreements with franchisees who have not yet opened their outlets. If other franchisees are experiencing delays in opening their outlets, you also may experience delays in opening your own outlet.”
State cover page, 2026 edition as amended September 9
“5. Unregistered Trademark. The primary trademark that you will use in your business is not federally registered. If the franchisor's right to use this trademark in your area is challenged, you may have to identify your business and its products or services with a name that differs from that used by other franchisees or the franchisor. This change can be expensive and may reduce brand recognition of the products or services you offer.”
State cover page, 2026 edition as amended September 9

What you can ask for in writing, today

The fund statement. Item 11 of the 2026 document: “We will prepare an annual un-audited statement of monies collected and costs incurred by the Fund and furnish it to you upon written request.” Every franchisee pays 1 percent of revenue into the fund. The request is a letter. What the fund’s own terms say

The document itself, from the state. Every edition BAM has filed since 2019 can be downloaded from the Minnesota Department of Commerce without asking the company. The September 2026 amendment is there, and so are the earlier editions. Minnesota CARDS, file 9006

An independent franchisee association, listed in the document. The federal Franchise Rule requires a franchisor to list, in Item 20, any independent franchisee organization that has asked in writing to be included. Once asked, it appears in every document BAM issues after that. The association question

Where to file

Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. Complaint intake

Federal Trade Commission. ReportFraud.ftc.gov takes reports from anyone, at any time. Reports are not public; they feed the database the Commission acts on when patterns form. https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/

← All states

The fair reading, and its limit. This is a guide to public law and to BAM’s own filings. It is not legal advice, and nothing here is a finding of law or of any person’s liability. Statutes have deadlines, defenses and definitions that turn on facts this page cannot see: what you signed, when, and what you were told. A franchise lawyer licensed in your state can tell you what reaches you. BAM denies wrongdoing in the litigation described on this site.

Sources. BAM Franchising, Inc., Franchise Disclosure Documents 2017 through the September 2026 amendment, as filed with the Minnesota Department of Commerce, file 9006: the state addenda, Exhibit K, the state cover pages. Statute text from each state legislature’s official site and ecfr.gov, accessed September 26, 2026. Store locations and opening dates from BAM’s own store finder and store records, as on the stores map. Franchisee names are not shown on this page.

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