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What is the subject of Section 18.4 of the Aw Franchise Agreement before the amendment?
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. |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 18.4 of the Franchise Agreement concerns "Governing Law/Consent to Jurisdiction." This section was amended by adding a provision that makes the original clause void with respect to any cause of action enforceable in Illinois under Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. The amendment also specifies that claims arising under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987 must be brought in an Illinois court with the appropriate subject matter and personal jurisdiction.
Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only.
It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.