To what extent is each provision of the Angry Chickz addendum effective?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
2. 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 behalf of the Franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
Each provision of the Additional Disclosures shall be effective only to the extent that the jurisdictional requirements of the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law, with respect to each such provision, are met independent of the Additional Disclosures. The Additional Disclosures shall have no force or effect if such jurisdictional requirements are not met.
ADDENDUM TO ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
(State of North Dakota)
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the effectiveness of addendum provisions varies by state, depending on specific state laws and regulations. For franchisees in Virginia, certain provisions ensure that initial fees are deferred until Angry Chickz has met its pre-opening obligations and the franchisee's business is open to the public. Additionally, Virginia franchisees are protected from waiving claims under state franchise law or disclaiming reliance on franchisor statements, superseding any conflicting terms in other documents.
For Rhode Island, the addendum includes language that voids any franchise agreement provisions restricting jurisdiction or venue to outside of Rhode Island, or requiring application of other states' laws, reinforcing the protection under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act. In California, the addendum addresses specific requirements of the California Corporations Code, including disclosures related to material modifications of existing franchises and the delivery of all proposed agreements with the disclosure document. It also notes that certain provisions, such as those regarding termination upon bankruptcy or covenants not to compete extending beyond the franchise term, may not be enforceable under California or federal law.
In North Dakota, the effectiveness of additional disclosures is contingent upon meeting the jurisdictional requirements of the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law. These disclosures have no effect if those requirements are not met. For California, Angry Chickz will defer payment of the development fee until each Angry Chickz business opens for business.
These state-specific addenda modify the franchise agreement to comply with local laws, providing franchisees with additional protections and disclosures relevant to their state. Prospective Angry Chickz franchisees should carefully review the addendum applicable to their state and consult with legal counsel to fully understand their rights and obligations.