Where are the rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal of an Angry Chickz agreement set forth?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 23: RECEIPTS]
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- Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement.
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- Payment of all initial fees payable under the Franchise Agreement is deferred until Franchisor has satisfied its pre-opening obligations to you under the Franchise Agreement and your Angry Chickz business opens to the public. The Illinois Attorney General's Office imposed this deferral requirement due to Franchisor's financial condition.
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- In conformance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of the State of Illinois is void. However, a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration to take place outside of Illinois.
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- Your rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal of an agreement are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
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- 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.
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- 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 any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
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- Construction. In all other respects, the Franchise Agreement will be construed and enforced in accordance with its terms.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the rights upon termination and non-renewal of an agreement are detailed in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. This is specified within Item 23, Receipts, of the FDD. This applies both to the Franchise Agreement and the Area Development Agreement.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that the legal framework governing the termination or non-renewal of their franchise agreement is specifically defined by Illinois state law, regardless of where the franchise is located. It is important to note that this reference to the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act is included because the franchise agreement is governed by Illinois law.
It is essential for potential Angry Chickz franchisees to carefully review sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act to fully understand their rights and obligations regarding termination and non-renewal. Consulting with a legal professional experienced in franchise law is advisable to ensure a comprehensive understanding of these provisions and their implications.