What sections of the Aw Franchise Agreement are amended by this addendum?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
DUM to the Franchise Agreement is agreed to this _________ day of
| , 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 |
This provision is void with respect to any cause of action arising under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
- Section 18.7. of the Franchise Agreement on "Limitations of Claims" is amended to read in its entirety as follows:
This provision shall not apply to any claims under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum modifies specific sections of the Franchise Agreement. For Illinois franchisees, Section 18.4, concerning "Governing Law/Consent to Jurisdiction," is amended to ensure that the provision is void with respect to any cause of action enforceable in Illinois under Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. It also specifies that claims arising under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987 must be brought in an Illinois court with the appropriate jurisdiction.
Additionally, Section 18.6, addressing the "Waiver of Jury Trial," is amended. Section 18.7, regarding "Limitations of Claims," is amended to clarify that its provisions do not apply to claims under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987. Furthermore, any condition, stipulation, or provision that would bind the franchisee to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law is considered void.
Finally, Section 3, concerning Renewal, and Section 15, concerning Termination of the Franchise, are modified to ensure that franchisee's rights upon termination and non-renewal are governed by Sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. Section 10.1, which covers the "Initial Franchise Fee," is amended to reflect that the Office of the Illinois Attorney General requires Aw to defer all initial franchise fees until Aw has fulfilled its initial obligations to the franchisee and the franchisee has commenced business, a requirement based on Aw's financial condition. These amendments collectively aim to protect the rights of franchisees in Illinois under state law.