Who should I contact in Illinois if I have questions about the Angry Chickz franchise?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ADDENDUM TO ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
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- Payment of all initial fees payable under the Franchise Agreement and/or Area Development Agreement is deferred until Franchisor has satisfied its pre-opening obligations to you under the Franchise Agreement and/or Area Development Agreement and your Angry Chickz business opens to the public. The Illinois Attorney General's Office imposed this deferral requirement due to Franchisor's financial condition.
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- In conformance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of the State of Illinois is void. However, a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration to take place outside of Illinois.
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- Illinois law shall apply to and govern the Franchise Agreement and Area Development Agreement.
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- Item 17, Additional Disclosure. The following statements are added to Item 17:
Your rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal of an agreement are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
In conformance with section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
- Item 22, Additional Disclosure. The following statement is added to Item 22:
No statement, questionnaire or acknowledgement 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.
By reading this Disclosure Document, you are not agreeing to, acknowledging, or making any representations whatsoever to the Franchisor and its affiliates.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, if you have questions about the franchise in Illinois, the document does not specify a particular person or office to contact. However, it does state that Illinois law governs both the Franchise Agreement and the Area Development Agreement. Additionally, the Illinois Attorney General's Office imposed a requirement that the payment of initial fees is deferred until Angry Chickz has satisfied its pre-opening obligations and the business opens to the public.
Item 17 and 22 include additional disclosures regarding franchisee rights upon termination and non-renewal, and stipulations that protect franchisees from waiving compliance with Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or disclaiming reliance on statements made by Angry Chickz. These stipulations supersede any other terms in documents related to the franchise.
Given the specific legal provisions outlined in the addendum for Illinois, it would be prudent for a prospective franchisee to consult with a franchise attorney in Illinois to fully understand their rights and obligations under Illinois law. You can also contact Angry Chickz directly for clarification on any aspect of the franchise offering. Additionally, Item 17 includes additional disclosures regarding franchisee rights upon termination and non-renewal, and stipulations that protect franchisees from waiving compliance with Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or disclaiming reliance on statements made by Angry Chickz.