How does the Angry Chickz addendum affect the original Franchise Agreement?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ia Retail Franchising Act or the laws of Virginia, that provision may not be enforceable.
2. Item 22, Additional Disclosure. The following statement is added to Item 22:
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.
- Payment of all initial fees payable under the Franchise Agreement is deferred until Franchisor has satisfied its pre-opening obligations to you under the Franchise Agreement and your Angry Chickz business opens to the public.
ADDENDUM TO ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (State of Virginia)
| THIS ADDENDUM is entered into as of, 20 between ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC, a California limited liability company ("Company"), and , a ("Franchisee"), with reference to the | |
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| following: | |
| and/or (C) the franchised business will be located in the State of Virginia. | The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into, the Franchise Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because: (A) the offer or sale of a franchise to you was made in the State of Virginia; (B) you are a resident of the State of Virginia; |
| 1. the public. | Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, and in particular Section 5.1 thereof, Franchisee shall pay the Initial Fee to Company when Company has fulfilled its initial obligations to Franchisee and Franchisee's Angry Chickz business opens to |
| 2. document executed in connection with the franchise. | 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 |
| the parties in accordance with its terms. | Except as set forth herein, the Franchise Agreement shall be valid and enforceable between |
| as of the Effective Date identified below. | IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed, sealed and delivered this Addendum |
| "Company" | "Franchisee" |
| ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC, | , |
| a California limited liability company | [ ] an individual [ ] a general partnership; [ ] a limited partnership; |
| By: | [ ] a limited liability company; |
| Name: | [ ] a corporation; |
| Its: | By: |
| Date of signing: | Name: Its: Date of signing: |
ADDENDUM TO ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC AREA DEVELOPEMNT AGREEMENT
(State of Virginia)
| THIS ADDENDUM is entered into as of, 20 between ANGRY | ||
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| CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC, a California limited liability company ("Company"), and , a ("Franchisee"), with reference to the | ||
| following: | ||
| The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into, the Development Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because: (A) the offer or sale of a franchise to you was made in the State of Virginia; (B) you are a resident of the State of Virginia; | ||
| and/or (C) the franchised business will be located in the State of Virginia. | ||
| 1. | Payment of all initial fees payable under the Area Development Agreement is deferred | |
| until Franchisor has satisfied its pre-opening obligations to you under the Area Development | ||
| Agreement and your first Angry Chickz business opens to the public. | ||
| 2. | 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. | ||
| Except as set forth herein, the Area Development Agreement shall be valid and enforceable | ||
| between the parties in accordance with its terms. | ||
| IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed, sealed and delivered this Addendum | ||
| as of the Effective Date identified below. | ||
| "Company" | "Developer" | |
| ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC, | , | |
| a California limited liability company | [ ] an individual [ ] a general partnership; [ ] a limited partnership; | |
| By: | [ ] a limited liability company; | |
| Name: | [ ] a corporation; | |
| Its: | By: | |
| Date of signing: | Name: Its: Date of signing: |
ADDENDUM TO ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, are incorporated into, and modify the Franchise Disclosure Document regardless of anything to the contrary contained therein. This Addendum applies if: (a) the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington; (b) the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington; and/or (c) the franchised business that is the subject of the sale is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington.
1. Conflict of Laws. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
2. Franchisee Bill of Rights. RCW 19.100.180 may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning your relationship with the franchisor, including in the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There may also be court decisions that supersede the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning your relationship with the franchisor. Franchise agreement provisions, including those summarized in Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, are subject to state law.
3. Site of Arbitration, Mediation, and/or Litigation. In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be either in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation. In addition, if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee may bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.
4. General Release. A release or waiver of rights in the franchise agreement or related agreements purporting to bind the franchisee to waive compliance with any provision under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act or any rules or orders thereunder is void except when executed pursuant to a negotiated settlement after the agreement is in effect and where the parties are represented by independent counsel, in accordance with RCW 19.100.220(2). In addition, any such release or waiver executed in connection with a renewal or transfer of a franchise is likewise void except as provided for in RCW 19.100.220(2).
5. Statute of Limitations and Waiver of Jury Trial. Provisions contained in the franchise agreement or related agreements that unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, or rights or remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial, may not be enforceable.
6. Transfer Fees. Transfer fees are collectable only to the extent that they reflect the franchisor's reasonable estimated or actual costs in effecting a transfer.
7. Termination by Franchisee. The franchisee may terminate the franchise agreement under any grounds permitted under state law.
8. Certain Buy-Back Provisions. Provisions in franchise agreements or related agreements that permit the franchisor to repurchase the franchisee's business for any reason during the term of the franchise agreement without the franchisee's consent are unlawful pursuant to RCW 19.100.180(2)(j), unless the franchise is terminated for good cause.
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum modifies the original Franchise Agreement in several ways, depending on the franchisee's location. For franchisees in Virginia, the addendum stipulates that initial fees are deferred until Angry Chickz fulfills its pre-opening obligations and the business opens. It also ensures that franchisees do not waive rights under state franchise law or disclaim reliance on franchisor statements. For franchisees in Rhode Island, the addendum adds language to sections 11.1-11.3 and 12.8, stating that any franchise agreement provision restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside of Rhode Island or requiring the application of other state laws is void concerning claims enforceable under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act. For franchisees in California executing an Area Development Agreement, the payment of the development fee is deferred until each Angry Chickz business opens.
For franchisees in Illinois, the addendum defers initial fee payments until Angry Chickz meets its pre-opening obligations and the business is open, a requirement imposed by the Illinois Attorney General due to the franchisor's financial condition. The addendum also specifies that any franchise agreement provision designating jurisdiction and venue outside Illinois is void, although arbitration outside the state is permitted. Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement, and franchisees' rights upon termination and non-renewal are as defined in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. Furthermore, franchisees cannot waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law.
In essence, the addendum serves to protect franchisees' rights under specific state laws, particularly in Virginia, Rhode Island, and Illinois, and adjusts payment schedules based on certain conditions, such as the franchisor's financial status or the opening of the business. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the addendum applicable to their state to understand how it modifies the original Franchise Agreement and what specific protections or obligations it entails.