Besides the modifications in the Angry Chickz Rhode Island Addendum, what is the status of the Development Agreement?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| THIS ADDENDUM is entered into as of, 20 between ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISIG LLC, a California limited liability company ("Company"), and , a ("Developer"), with reference to the | |
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| 1. | 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 Rhode Island; (B) you are a resident of the State of Rhode Island; and/or (C) part or all of the Development Area is located in the State of Rhode Island. |
| 2. | The following language is added to Sections 11.1-11.3 and 12.8: Section 19-28.1-14 of the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act provides that "A provision in a franchise agreement restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside this state or requiring the application of the laws of another state is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under this Act." |
| 3. | Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Development Agreement. |
| 4. | Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Development Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect. |
| 5. | 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 |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the Area Development Agreement, except as expressly modified by the Rhode Island Addendum, remains unmodified and in full force and effect. The Rhode Island Addendum itself addresses specific legal considerations within that state.
Specifically, the Rhode Island Addendum includes the addition of language to Sections 11.1-11.3 and 12.8, referencing Section 19-28.1-14 of the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act. This act stipulates that any provision in a franchise agreement that restricts jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside of Rhode Island, or requires the application of laws from another state, is void with respect to claims enforceable under the Act.
This means that while the core Development Agreement remains valid, certain clauses related to legal jurisdiction and applicable laws are superseded by Rhode Island law for franchisees operating in that state. Prospective Angry Chickz developers in Rhode Island should be aware of these modifications, as they impact legal recourse and the interpretation of the agreement within the state.