What effect does a statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgement signed by an Angry Chickz franchisee NOT have?

According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, a statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgement signed by a franchisee in connection with starting their franchise relationship will not waive certain legal rights. Specifically, such documents cannot waive claims under applicable state franchise law, including claims related to fraud in the inducement. This means that if an Angry Chickz franchisee believes they were misled or defrauded into signing the franchise agreement, they retain the right to pursue legal action, regardless of any statements they may have signed.

Additionally, these documents cannot disclaim reliance on any statement made by Angry Chickz, its franchise sellers, or anyone acting on their behalf. In other words, franchisees can still hold Angry Chickz accountable for representations made during the franchise sales process. This protection ensures that franchisees are not bound by clauses that prevent them from claiming they relied on information provided by the franchisor when making their investment decision.

This provision is designed to protect franchisees from unknowingly giving up their legal rights or being bound by disclaimers that would prevent them from holding Angry Chickz accountable for their representations. The FDD explicitly states that this provision supersedes any other conflicting terms in any document related to the franchise agreement. This protection applies to franchisees in multiple states, including Virginia, New York, California, North Dakota, Hawaii and Illinois, as indicated by the addenda in the FDD.