For Antioch Pizza Shop franchises, what does the Illinois addendum describe?
Antioch_Pizza_Shop Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Franchise Disclosure Document summarizes certain provisions of the Franchise Agreement and other information in plain language. Read this Franchise Disclosure Document and all agreements carefully.
If Antioch offers you a franchise, it must provide this Franchise Disclosure Document to you 14 calendar-days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make a payment to, the franchisor in connection with the proposed franchise sale. Iowa requires that Antioch provide you with this Disclosure Document at the earlier of the first personal meeting or 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make payment to, Antioch or one of its affiliates in connection with the proposed sale. Michigan requires that Antioch provide you with this Disclosure Document ten business days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make payment to, Antioch or one of its affiliates in connection with the proposed sale.
If Antioch does not deliver this Franchise Disclosure Document on time or if it contains a false or misleading statement, or a material omission, a violation of federal law and state law may have occurred and should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. 20580 and the applicable state agency listed in Exhibit E.
The name, principal business address and telephone number of each franchise seller offering the franchise: (each can be reached at the following address and telephone number if not included below): Art Wicklein and Karen Wicklein, 1368 Bayshore Drive, Antioch, IL 60002; (847) 773- 0610; and
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the provided excerpts do not contain an Illinois addendum for Antioch Pizza Shop. While the document mentions that the franchisor, Wix Franchise, Inc., is an Illinois corporation with a business address in Antioch, Illinois, and refers to Illinois law in the context of the franchise agreement, it does not include a specific addendum pertaining to Illinois. The FDD does mention that state law may require reporting violations to applicable state agencies listed in Exhibit E.
Without an Illinois addendum, prospective franchisees cannot determine if there are state-specific regulations, exceptions, or modifications to the standard franchise agreement that would apply to them. Franchise agreements often have state-specific addenda to comply with local laws, such as franchise registration or specific disclosure requirements.
Therefore, a potential Antioch Pizza Shop franchisee in Illinois should ask the franchisor directly about the existence of any Illinois-specific addendum or modifications to the franchise agreement. They should also inquire about any state-specific regulations or requirements that may affect their franchise operation.