Where should Bang Cookies franchise inquiries be directed in Illinois?
Bang_Cookies Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement.
In conformance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any provision in a Franchise Agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of the State of Illinois is void. However, a Franchise Agreement may provide for arbitration to take place outside of Illinois.
Your rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal are set forth in Sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
In conformance with Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 56–245)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
The 2024 Bang Cookies Franchise Disclosure Document includes an Illinois FDD Amendment that addresses specific legal considerations for franchisees in Illinois. It states that Illinois law governs the franchise agreement and highlights certain protections afforded to franchisees under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. These protections include the right to pursue arbitration in a venue outside Illinois, and the right to not waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois.
However, the excerpt does not specify where franchise inquiries should be directed. The Illinois FDD Amendment focuses on legal rights and stipulations within the franchise agreement itself, rather than providing contact information for initial inquiries. The document confirms that Illinois law governs the agreements between Bang Cookies and its Illinois franchisees.
To find out where to direct franchise inquiries in Illinois, it is recommended that prospective Bang Cookies franchisees contact the franchisor directly. They can also consult the complete Franchise Disclosure Document, which may contain additional information about the franchise sales process and contact details for franchise representatives in specific regions.