Can an Angry Chickz franchisee terminate the franchise agreement under state law?
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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- 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.
ADDENDUM TO ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF VIRGINIA
1. Item 17, Additional Disclosure. The following is added to Item 17.h:
Under Section 13.1-564 of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act, it is unlawful for a franchisor to cancel a franchise without reasonable cause. If any grounds for default or termination stated in the franchise agreement does not constitute "reasonable cause," as that term may be defined in the Virginia Retail Franchising Act or the laws of Virginia, that provision may not be enforceable.
ADDENDUM TO ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
THE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROHIBITS CERTAIN UNFAIR PROVISIONS THAT ARE SOMETIMES IN FRANCHISE DOCUMENTS. IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS ARE IN THESE FRANCHISE DOCUMENTS, THE PROVISIONS ARE VOID AND CANNOT BE ENFORCED AGAINST YOU:
- (c) A provision that permits a Franchisor to terminate a franchise prior to the expiration of its term except for good cause.
ADDENDUM TO ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
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Franchisee Bill of Rights.** RCW 19.100.180 may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning your relationship with the franchisor, including in the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the ability of a franchisee to terminate the franchise agreement is subject to state laws, which vary depending on the location of the franchise. For instance, in Illinois, the franchisee's rights upon termination and non-renewal are protected by sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. Furthermore, any attempt to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law is void.
In Virginia, it is unlawful for Angry Chickz to cancel a franchise without reasonable cause, as stated in Section 13.1-564 of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act. If any termination grounds in the franchise agreement do not constitute "reasonable cause" under Virginia law, that provision may not be enforceable.
In Michigan, the FDD states that certain unfair provisions that might appear in franchise documents are void and unenforceable. These include provisions that allow Angry Chickz to terminate a franchise before its term expires without good cause, or provisions that do not fairly compensate the franchisee upon non-renewal. In Washington, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act prevails in case of conflicting laws, and RCW 19.100.180 may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement concerning termination and renewal.