The BAM Map · https://www.thebammap.com/rights/wisconsin/ · 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 Wisconsin.
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
BAM lists 7 open stores in Wisconsin and 1 coming soon. Below: the state’s statutes, BAM’s own addendum for Wisconsin in each edition of its disclosure document, the conditions on BAM’s registration here, and what the document said in the year you signed.
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?
| Edition | Effective in Wisconsin per BAM’s Exhibit K |
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| 2018 edition | blank in the filed copy |
| 2019 edition | blank in the filed copy |
| 2020 edition | blank in the filed copy |
| 2021 edition | blank in the filed copy |
| 2022 edition | pending |
| 2023 edition | blank in the filed copy |
| 2024 edition | blank in the filed copy |
| 2025 edition | blank in the filed copy |
| 2026 edition, April 8 | April 15, 2026 |
| 2026 edition as amended September 9 | April 15, 2026 |
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. Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, file 640999, captured September 25, 2026. The record.
| Filed | What | Result |
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| April 15, 2026 | Registration | effective April 15, 2026 to April 15, 2027 |
| September 8, 2026 | Amendment | registered; the amended document uploaded that day at 12:41 |
Wisconsin 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
No fee-deferral or escrow condition appears in BAM’s Wisconsin addenda on file.
BAM’s addendum for Wisconsin, in its own words
Each edition’s complete addendum text, as filed, is on the live page.
2017 edition (same clauses in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, April 2026 and September 2026)
Other rights the addendum states.
“The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days' prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.”
2017 edition, Wisconsin addendum
The whole addendum
With respect to franchise agreements governed by Wisconsin law, the following shall supersede any inconsistent provision:
The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days' prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.
Complete text of the Wisconsin addendum, 2017 edition
2018 edition (same clauses as 2017)
Other rights the addendum states.
“The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days' prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.”
2018 edition, Wisconsin addendum
The whole addendum
With respect to franchise agreements governed by Wisconsin law, the following shall supersede any inconsistent provision:
The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days' prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.
Complete text of the Wisconsin addendum, 2018 edition
2019 edition (same clauses as 2017)
Other rights the addendum states.
“The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days' prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.”
2019 edition, Wisconsin addendum
The whole addendum
With respect to franchise agreements governed by Wisconsin law, the following shall supersede any inconsistent provision:
The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days' prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.
2020 edition (same clauses as 2017)
Other rights the addendum states.
“The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days' prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.”
2020 edition, Wisconsin addendum
The whole addendum
With respect to franchise agreements governed by Wisconsin law, the following shall supersede any inconsistent provision:
The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days' prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.
2021 edition
Other rights the addendum states.
“The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits teiinination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days' prior written notice of the proposed teunination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 ofthe Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.”
2021 edition, Wisconsin addendum
The whole addendum
With respect to franchise agreements governed by Wisconsin law, the following shall supersede any inconsistent provision:
The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits teiinination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days' prior written notice of the proposed teunination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 ofthe Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.
2022 edition (same clauses as 2017)
Other rights the addendum states.
“The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days' prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.”
2022 edition, Wisconsin addendum
The whole addendum
With respect to franchise agreements governed by Wisconsin law, the following shall supersede any inconsistent provision:
The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days' prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.
2023 edition (same clauses as 2017)
Other rights the addendum states.
“The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days’ prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.”
2023 edition, Wisconsin addendum
The whole addendum
With respect to franchise agreements governed by Wisconsin law, the following shall supersede any inconsistent provision: The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days’ prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.
2024 edition (same clauses as 2017)
Other rights the addendum states.
“The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days’ prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.”
2024 edition, Wisconsin addendum
The whole addendum
With respect to franchise agreements governed by Wisconsin law, the following shall supersede any inconsistent provision: The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days’ prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.
2025 edition (same clauses as 2017)
Other rights the addendum states.
“The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days’ prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.”
2025 edition, Wisconsin addendum
The whole addendum
With respect to franchise agreements governed by Wisconsin law, the following shall supersede any inconsistent provision: The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days’ prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.
2026 edition, April 8 (same clauses as 2017)
Other rights the addendum states.
“The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days’ prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.”
2026 edition, April 8, Wisconsin addendum
The whole addendum
With respect to franchise agreements governed by Wisconsin law, the following shall supersede any inconsistent provision: The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days’ prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.
2026 edition as amended September 9 (same clauses as 2017)
Other rights the addendum states.
“The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days’ prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.”
2026 edition as amended September 9, Wisconsin addendum
The whole addendum
With respect to franchise agreements governed by Wisconsin law, the following shall supersede any inconsistent provision: The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most franchise agreements in the state and prohibits termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The Law further provides that 90 days’ prior written notice of the proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is so cured the notice is void. Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and the corresponding section of the Franchise Agreement are hereby modified to state that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, to the extent applicable, supersedes any provisions in the Franchise Agreement that are inconsistent with that Law. Wis. Stats. Ch. 135, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. SEC 32.06(3), Wis. Adm. Code.
The statutes
Wisconsin Franchise Investment Law (Wis. Stat. chapter 553).
“No person may sell in this state any franchise unless the franchise has been registered under this chapter or is exempted under s. 553.23, 553.235 or 553.25.”
“Except as provided in sub. (3), a franchisor shall within 30 days after the happening of any material event affecting a registered franchise notify the division in writing, by an application to amend the registration statement, of any material change in the information contained in the application as originally submitted, amended or renewed. The division may by rule further define what shall be considered a material change for such purposes, and the circumstances under which a revised offering prospectus must accompany such application.”
Wis. Stat. 553.31(1), duty to amend registration within 30 days of a material event.
Official text“(1) No person may make or cause to be made, in any document filed with the division or in any proceeding under this chapter, any statement which is, at the time and in the light of the circumstances under which it is made, false or misleading in any material respect or, in connection with any statement required to be made under s. 553.31 (1), omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statement made, in the light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading. [...] (3) No person may offer or sell a franchise in this state by means of any written or oral communication not included in sub. (4) that includes an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. [...] (5) No person may willfully represent to any prospective franchisee in this state that the division has passed in any way upon the merits of any franchise or that a franchise is registered or exempted when that is not the case.”
Wis. Stat. 553.41(1), (3) and (5), false statements in filings; untrue statements in the offer or sale; misrepresenting registration.
Official text“Any person who sells a franchise in violation of s. 553.27 (4), if the violation was material in the franchisee’s or subfranchisor’s decision to purchase the franchise, shall be liable to the franchisee or subfranchisor, who may bring an action for rescission.”
Wis. Stat. 553.51(1), civil liability: rescission for sale without timely disclosure.
Official text“Any person who violates s. 553.41 (3), (4) or (5) is liable for damages to any person who does not know or have cause to believe that the statement or representation was false or misleading and who, while relying upon the statement or representation, purchased a franchise, 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 the defendant had exercised reasonable care would not have known, of the untruth or omission.”
Wis. Stat. 553.51(2), civil liability: damages for untrue statements or misrepresenting registration.
Official text“No action may be maintained against any person to enforce any liability under this section unless it is brought before the expiration of 3 years after the act or transaction constituting the violation upon which the liability is based or 90 days after delivery to the franchisee of a written notice from or on behalf of that person that discloses any violation of this chapter and that is filed with the division, whichever first expires.”
Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (Wis. Stat. ch. 135).
“(1) “Community of interest” means a continuing financial interest between the grantor and grantee in either the operation of the dealership business or the marketing of such goods or services.”
Wis. Stat. 135.02(1), definition: community of interest.
Official text“(3) “Dealership” means any of the following: (a) A contract or agreement, either expressed or implied, whether oral or written, between 2 or more persons, by which a person is granted the right to sell or distribute goods or services, or use a trade name, trademark, service mark, logotype, advertising or other commercial symbol, in which there is a community of interest in the business of offering, selling or distributing goods or services at wholesale, retail, by lease, agreement or otherwise.”
Wis. Stat. 135.02(3), definition: dealership (covers franchises granting a trademark or trade name right with a community of interest).
Official text“(4) “Good cause” means: (a) Failure by a dealer to comply substantially with essential and reasonable requirements imposed upon the dealer by the grantor, or sought to be imposed by the grantor, which requirements are not discriminatory as compared with requirements imposed on other similarly situated dealers either by their terms or in the manner of their enforcement; or (b) Bad faith by the dealer in carrying out the terms of the dealership.”
“(1) This chapter shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying remedial purposes and policies. (2) The underlying purposes and policies of this chapter are: (a) To promote the compelling interest of the public in fair business relations between dealers and grantors, and in the continuation of dealerships on a fair basis; (b) To protect dealers against unfair treatment by grantors, who inherently have superior economic power and superior bargaining power in the negotiation of dealerships; (c) To provide dealers with rights and remedies in addition to those existing by contract or common law; (d) To govern all dealerships, including any renewals or amendments, to the full extent consistent with the constitutions of this state and the United States. (3) The effect of this chapter may not be varied by contract or agreement. Any contract or agreement purporting to do so is void and unenforceable to that extent only.”
Wis. Stat. 135.025, purposes; liberal construction; effect of chapter cannot be varied by contract.
Official text“No grantor, directly or through any officer, agent or employee, may terminate, cancel, fail to renew or substantially change the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. The burden of proving good cause is on the grantor.”
Wis. Stat. 135.03, cancellation, nonrenewal, substantial change in competitive circumstances requires good cause; burden on grantor.
Official text“Except as provided in this section, a grantor shall provide a dealer at least 90 days’ prior written notice of termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in competitive circumstances. The notice shall state all the reasons for termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in competitive circumstances and shall provide that the dealer has 60 days in which to rectify any claimed deficiency. If the deficiency is rectified within 60 days the notice shall be void. The notice provisions of this section shall not apply if the reason for termination, cancellation or nonrenewal is insolvency, the occurrence of an assignment for the benefit of creditors or bankruptcy. If the reason for termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in competitive circumstances is nonpayment of sums due under the dealership, the dealer shall be entitled to written notice of such default, and shall have 10 days in which to remedy such default from the date of delivery or posting of such notice.”
Wis. Stat. 135.04, notice: 90 days written notice stating all reasons; 60 days to cure; 10 days for nonpayment.
Official text“If a dealership is terminated by the grantor, the grantor, at the option of the dealer, shall repurchase all inventories sold by the grantor to the dealer for resale under the dealership agreement at the fair wholesale market value. This section applies only to merchandise with a name, trademark, label or other mark on it which identifies the grantor.”
Wis. Stat. 135.045, compensation: repurchase of identified inventories at fair wholesale market value on termination.
Official text“If any grantor violates this chapter, a dealer may bring an action against such grantor in any court of competent jurisdiction for damages sustained by the dealer as a consequence of the grantor’s violation, together with the actual costs of the action, including reasonable actual attorney fees, and the dealer also may be granted injunctive relief against unlawful termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change of competitive circumstances.”
Wis. Stat. 135.06, private action: damages, actual costs including reasonable actual attorney fees, injunctive relief.
Official textThe 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 textWhat the document said, by edition
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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
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Securities. 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/
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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.