Which section is deleted from all Auntie Annes Franchise Agreements for Illinois franchisees?

According to Auntie Anne's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 21.1 (Your Acknowledgements) is deleted from all Auntie Anne's Franchise Agreements for franchisees in Illinois. This deletion is part of an addendum to the disclosure document that acknowledges the requirements of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987. This act aims to protect franchisees by ensuring certain rights cannot be waived through franchise agreements.

This means that franchisees operating in Illinois are not bound by the standard acknowledgement section present in other Auntie Anne's franchise agreements. The Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act ensures that franchisees in Illinois retain all rights conferred to them by the Act, and that they cannot waive compliance with any provision of the Act or any other law of the state.

For a prospective Auntie Anne's franchisee in Illinois, this is a beneficial provision. It ensures that they are not inadvertently waiving any legal rights or protections afforded to them under Illinois law. It also means that any clause in the standard franchise agreement that might conflict with Illinois law will not be enforceable in Illinois.