What is the name of the company involved in the amendment to the Aw franchise agreement?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| , 20, between Rayyan Pizza Franchise LLC, (Company) and | |
|---|---|
| (Franchisee) to amend said Franchise Agreement to | |
| include the following language: | |
| 1. Section 18.4. of the Franchise Agreement on "Governing Law/Consent to Jurisdiction" is amended | |
| by adding the following: | |
| This provision is void with respect to any cause of action which otherwise is enforceable in | |
| Illinois pursuant to Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. | |
| Notwithstanding the foregoing, claims arising under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act of | |
| 1987 shall be brought in any court in the state of Illinois with subject matter and personal | |
| jurisdiction in the particular matter. | |
| 2. | Section 18.6. of the Franchise Agreement on "Waiver of Jury Trial" is amended by adding the |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Aw Franchise Disclosure Document, the company involved in the amendment to the franchise agreement is Rayyan Pizza Franchise LLC. The amendment addresses several sections of the franchise agreement, particularly concerning governing law, jurisdiction, waiver of jury trial, and limitations of claims, especially as they relate to the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
Specifically, the amendment ensures that certain provisions of the franchise agreement do not force the franchisee to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law. It also modifies sections related to renewal and termination rights, aligning them with the stipulations in the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. Furthermore, the amendment addresses the deferral of initial franchise fees, which is a requirement by the Illinois Attorney General's Office based on the company's financial condition.
For a prospective Aw franchisee, this amendment provides additional protection under Illinois law, ensuring that their rights are upheld and that they are not subject to unfair waivers or limitations. The deferral of initial franchise fees until Aw has met its initial obligations and the franchisee has commenced business is a significant benefit, reducing the upfront financial burden on the franchisee. This also means that Aw cannot collect the full initial franchise fee until it has fulfilled its obligations to the franchisee, providing a safeguard for the franchisee's investment.