Under which state's laws will the Angry Chickz agreement be construed?
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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- Construction. In all other respects, the Franchise Agreement will be construed and enforced in accordance with its terms.
[Item 23: RECEIPTS]
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- Illinois law governs the Area Development Agreement.
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- Construction. In all other respects, the Area Development Agreement will be construed and enforced in accordance with its terms.
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Enforcement.** This Release and all claims relating to this Release shall be governed by and construed under the law of the state of California.
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- This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the State in which the Franchisee's restaurant is located.
ADDENDUM TO ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
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- Illinois law shall apply to and govern the Franchise Agreement and Area Development Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the specific state law governing the Franchise Agreement depends on the agreement in question and the state where the franchise is located. For franchisees in Illinois, the Franchise Agreement and Area Development Agreement are governed by Illinois law. This is reinforced by the addendum for Illinois, which explicitly states that Illinois law shall apply to and govern these agreements.
For franchisees operating in other states, the governing law may differ. For instance, a General Release shall be governed by and construed under the law of the state of California. Additionally, for franchisees, the agreement will be construed under the laws of the state in which the franchisee's restaurant is located.
It's important for prospective Angry Chickz franchisees to carefully review the specific addenda and agreements applicable to their state to understand which state's laws will govern their franchise relationship. This is particularly crucial in the event of disputes or the need for legal interpretation of the agreement terms.