For the Angry Chickz agreement, what state's laws govern Section 8.5 regarding Defaults?

Based on the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document addendum for Illinois, Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement. Specifically, the addendum states that Illinois law shall apply to and govern the Franchise Agreement. This means that Section 8.5, which pertains to defaults, would be subject to Illinois law for franchisees operating in Illinois.

For prospective Angry Chickz franchisees in Illinois, this is a beneficial provision. It ensures that the franchise agreement and all its sections, including defaults, are interpreted and enforced under the laws of Illinois, providing a level of legal consistency and protection within the state.

It is important to note that this addendum applies specifically to franchises sold in Illinois. Franchisees in other states may have different governing laws as specified in their respective addenda or franchise agreements. Therefore, prospective franchisees should carefully review the specific addendum for their state to understand which laws govern their agreement.