As of the provided effective dates, in which states is the Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document pending?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ADDENDUM TO ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII
In recognition of the requirements of the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, Hawaii Rev. Stat. §§ 482E, et seq., the Angry Chickz Franchising LLC Franchise Disclosure Document for use in the State of Hawaii is amended to include the following:
THESE FRANCHISES WILL BE/HAVE BEEN FILED UNDER THE FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW OF THE STATE OF HAWAII. FILING DOES NOT CONSTITUTE APPROVAL, RECOMMENDATION OR ENDORSEMENT BY THE DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AGENCIES OR A FINDING BY THE DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AGENCIES THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS TRUE, COMPLETE AND NOT MISLEADING.
THE FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW MAKES IT UNLAWFUL TO OFFER OR SELL ANY FRANCHISE IN THIS STATE WITHOUT FIRST PROVIDING TO THE PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEE, OR SUBFRANCHISOR, AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION BY THE PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEE OF ANY BINDING FRANCHISE OR OTHER AGREEMENT, OR AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF ANY CONSIDERATION BY THE FRANCHISEE, OR SUBFRANCHISOR, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, A COPY OF THE OFFERING CIRCULAR, TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF ALL PROPOSED AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE OF THE FRANCHISE.
THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR CONTAINS A SUMMARY ONLY OF CERTAIN MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT. THE CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT SHOULD BE REFERRED TO FOR A STATEMENT OF ALL RIGHTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND OBLIGATIONS OF BOTH THE FRANCHISOR AND THE FRANCHISEE.
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.
The name and address of the Franchisor's agent in this state authorized to receive service of process is: Commissioner of Securities, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division, Securities Compliance Branch, 335 Merchant Street, Room 203, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
ADDENDUM TO ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the document includes addenda for several states, implying specific regulations or disclosures are required in those locations. Specifically, addenda are included for Hawaii, California, Illinois, Rhode Island, and Maryland.
The presence of a state-specific addendum typically means that Angry Chickz has either registered its franchise offering in that state or is making specific disclosures to comply with that state's franchise laws. These addenda often modify or supplement information presented in the main body of the FDD to address state-specific requirements.
For a prospective franchisee, these addenda highlight the importance of understanding the specific legal and regulatory landscape in their state. The Hawaii addendum, for example, explicitly states that the franchise has been filed under Hawaii's Franchise Investment Law. Similarly, the Illinois addendum defers initial fees until Angry Chickz has met its pre-opening obligations, a requirement imposed by the Illinois Attorney General's Office due to the franchisor's financial condition. These variations underscore the need for careful review and potentially consulting with a franchise attorney to navigate these state-specific nuances.
It is important to note that the FDD does not explicitly list states where the document is 'pending'. The existence of addenda suggests completed filings or registrations in those states. To determine if there are any states where Angry Chickz's FDD is currently pending, a prospective franchisee should directly ask the franchisor for an updated list of states where they are actively seeking registration or have applications in process.