Does the Minnesota Addendum modify the Angry Chickz Franchise Agreement?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Limitations of Claims section must comply with Minnesota Statute 80C.17 Subd. 5.
3. General Release. The following statement is added to Item 17:
Minnesota Rule 2860.4400D prohibits a Franchisor from requiring you to assent to a release, assignment, novation, or waiver that would relieve any person from liability imposed by Minnesota Statute §§ 80C.01 - 80C.22.
4. 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.
ADDENDUM TO ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
(State of Minnesota)
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the Minnesota Addendum does modify the franchise agreement. Specifically, the document includes an "ADDENDUM TO ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (State of Minnesota)".
This addendum includes several modifications to Item 17 of the standard franchise agreement, addressing termination, non-renewal, transfer consent, choice of forum and law, waiver of jury trial rights, and termination penalties, to ensure compliance with Minnesota Statutes 80C.14 Subd. 3-5, 80C.21, and 80C.17 Subd. 5, as well as Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(J) and 2860.4400D. These modifications prevent Angry Chickz from enforcing certain terms that are prohibited under Minnesota law, such as requiring litigation outside of Minnesota or waivers of rights.
Additionally, the addendum includes an extra disclosure related to statements, questionnaires, or acknowledgements signed by the franchisee, ensuring that franchisees do not waive claims under state franchise law or disclaim reliance on franchisor statements. This provision supersedes any conflicting terms in other documents related to the franchise agreement. Therefore, prospective Angry Chickz franchisees in Minnesota should carefully review this addendum to understand their rights and obligations under Minnesota law.