Under what condition is the Additional Disclosure in the Angry Chickz FDD for Rhode Island effective?

According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the Additional Disclosure regarding Item 17 for Rhode Island is only effective if the jurisdictional requirements of the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Law are met independently, without relying on the Additional Disclosure itself.

In simpler terms, this means that for the added disclosure about jurisdictional restrictions to apply, the legal basis for jurisdiction must already exist under Rhode Island law, separate from anything stated in the additional disclosure. This ensures that the disclosure doesn't create jurisdiction where it wouldn't otherwise exist.

For a prospective Angry Chickz franchisee in Rhode Island, this implies that any disputes or legal matters will be subject to Rhode Island law only if the state has an independent legal basis to assert jurisdiction. The additional disclosure clarifies that it cannot be used to establish jurisdiction if it doesn't already exist under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Law. Franchisees should consult with a legal professional to understand their rights and obligations under Rhode Island law and how it applies to their franchise agreement.