Where are the franchisee's rights upon termination and non-renewal for a Rayyan Pizza Franchise LLC (Aw) franchise in Illinois set forth?

According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee's rights upon termination and non-renewal in Illinois are detailed in Sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. This information is specifically outlined in the Rayyan Pizza Franchise LLC Addendum to the Franchise Disclosure Document for the State of Illinois. This addendum modifies the standard franchise agreement to comply with Illinois law.

This means that if you are considering opening an Aw franchise in Illinois, your rights regarding termination or non-renewal of the franchise agreement are governed by these sections of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, not necessarily by the standard terms in the franchise agreement itself. It is important for prospective franchisees to carefully review Sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act to fully understand their rights and obligations under these circumstances.

Furthermore, the addendum emphasizes that any provision in the franchise agreement that attempts to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law is void. This protects the franchisee by ensuring that the franchisor cannot circumvent state laws designed to protect franchisees. This also applies to statements or acknowledgements signed by the franchisee, which cannot waive claims under Illinois franchise law or disclaim reliance on statements made by Aw. This provision supersedes any other term in any document related to the franchise agreement.