What law governs the MUD Agreement for a Bambu franchise in Illinois?

According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, for franchisees in Illinois, the MUD (Multi-Unit Development) Agreement is governed by Illinois law. This is specified in the Illinois Rider to the MUD Agreement. This means that the legal framework and interpretation of the MUD Agreement will be based on the laws of the State of Illinois.

This stipulation is important for prospective Bambu franchisees in Illinois because it ensures that their agreement is subject to the protections and regulations provided by Illinois law. It also states that any provision in the franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue outside of Illinois is void, although the agreement may allow for arbitration outside of Illinois. This protects the franchisee from having to resolve disputes in a potentially distant or unfavorable legal environment.

Furthermore, the Illinois Rider to the Franchise Agreement states that franchisees' rights upon termination and non-renewal are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. Additionally, any condition that requires the franchisee to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law is void. This reinforces the franchisee's rights and protections under Illinois law, preventing Bambu from circumventing these protections through contractual clauses.