Under what circumstances is the Rhode Island Addendum to the Angry Chickz Franchise Agreement executed?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 1. The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into, the Franchise Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because: (A) the offer or sale of a franchise to you was made in the State of Rhode Island; (B) you are a resident of the State of Rhode Island; and/or (C) the franchised business will be located in the State of Rhode Island.
- 2. The following language is added to Sections 17.1-17.3 and 18.6:
- Section 19-28.1-14 of the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act provides that "A provision in a franchise agreement restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside this state or requiring the application of the laws of another state is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under this Act."
- 3. No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment 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.
- 4. Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Franchise Agreement.
- 5. Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect.
- 6. This Addendum may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Addendum by electronic transmission (including an electronic signature platform or the transmission of a scanned PDF document) shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Addendum.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the Rhode Island Addendum to the Franchise Agreement is executed under specific conditions related to the franchise offering and the franchisee's location or residency. The addendum is an integral part of the Franchise Agreement and is incorporated into it.
The Rhode Island Addendum is executed when (A) the offer or sale of a franchise is made in the State of Rhode Island, (B) the franchisee is a resident of the State of Rhode Island, and/or (C) the franchised business will be located in the State of Rhode Island. This ensures that the franchise agreement complies with Rhode Island's franchise laws.
The addendum also includes specific language that is added to Sections 17.1-17.3 and 18.6 of the Franchise Agreement, referencing Section 19-28.1-14 of the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act. This act stipulates that any provision in a franchise agreement restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside of Rhode Island or requiring the application of laws from another state is void with respect to claims enforceable under the Act. This provision protects the franchisee's rights under Rhode Island law.
Furthermore, the addendum states that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by the franchisee can waive claims under state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or disclaim reliance on statements made by Angry Chickz or its representatives. This provision supersedes any conflicting terms in other documents executed in connection with the franchise, providing additional protection for the franchisee. All other terms of the Franchise Agreement remain in full effect unless expressly modified by the addendum.