How does the Angry Chickz addendum affect the Development Agreement if not expressly modified?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Addendum and the terms of the Area Development Agreement, the terms of this Addendum shall prevail.
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- 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.
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- Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Development Agreement.
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- Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Development Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect.
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- This Addendum may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Addendum by electronic transmission (including an electronic signature platform or the transmission of a scanned PDF document) shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Addendum.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum to the Area Development Agreement generally leaves the original agreement in full force and effect, except for the specific modifications outlined within the addendum itself. Several addenda included in the document address specific state laws and regulations, such as those in Illinois, Maryland, Rhode Island, and Virginia. These addenda often include provisions that modify aspects of the Development Agreement to comply with local franchise laws.
For example, the Illinois addendum stipulates that Illinois law governs the Area Development Agreement and voids any provision designating jurisdiction and venue outside of Illinois, although arbitration outside of Illinois is permitted. Similarly, the Maryland addendum defers initial fees and payments until Angry Chickz completes its pre-opening obligations and the first franchise opens, and it also modifies clauses related to releases, jurisdiction, and statutes of limitations to comply with Maryland franchise law. The Rhode Island addendum adds language to specific sections of the agreement to ensure compliance with the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act, particularly regarding jurisdiction and venue. The Virginia addendum defers the payment of initial fees until Angry Chickz fulfills its pre-opening obligations and the first business opens.
These addenda also typically include clauses stating that no statement or acknowledgment signed by the franchisee can waive claims under state franchise laws or disclaim reliance on statements made by Angry Chickz. Furthermore, in case of any conflict between the addendum and the Area Development Agreement, the terms of the addendum will prevail. Therefore, unless an addendum specifically changes a part of the Development Agreement, the original terms remain valid and enforceable. Prospective Angry Chickz franchisees should carefully review any addenda applicable to their specific state to understand how these modifications affect their rights and obligations under the Development Agreement.