For Anago franchisees in Illinois, what sections of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act outline their rights upon termination and non-renewal of a Franchise Agreement?

According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act addresses franchisee rights. Specifically, Section 16.18 of the Anago Subfranchise Rights Agreement includes language clarifying that any condition, stipulation, or provision that attempts to waive compliance with any provision of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law is considered void. This ensures that Anago franchisees in Illinois cannot be forced to surrender their legal rights under Illinois law.

This provision is included to protect franchisees by preventing Anago from including clauses in the franchise agreement that might require franchisees to unknowingly give up their rights under Illinois law. This protection extends to all provisions of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act and any other law of Illinois, ensuring a broad scope of protection for the franchisee.

For a prospective Anago franchisee in Illinois, this means that the franchise agreement cannot contain any terms that force them to waive their rights under Illinois law. Should any part of the agreement appear to do so, that part would be unenforceable. This offers a degree of security, knowing that their rights as defined by Illinois law are protected and cannot be undermined by the franchise agreement.