What law governs the Bang Cookies Franchise Agreement in Illinois?
Bang_Cookies Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Illinois Addendum: Illinois law governs the agreements between the parties to this franchise.
Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act Provides that any provision in a Franchise Agreement that designates jurisdiction or venue outside the State of Illinois is void. However, a Franchise Agreement may provide for arbitration in a venue outside Illinois.
Your rights upon termination and non-renewal of a Franchise Agreement are set forth in Sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act Provides that 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)
According to Bang Cookies's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Illinois law governs the agreements between the parties to the franchise. This is highlighted in the Illinois FDD Amendment.
Specifically, Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act states that any provision in a Franchise Agreement that designates jurisdiction or venue outside of Illinois is void. However, the agreement may allow for arbitration to occur outside of Illinois.
Additionally, Sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act outline the franchisee's rights upon termination and non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement. Section 41 of the same act specifies that any condition that requires a person acquiring a Bang Cookies franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law is void. This ensures that franchisees are protected by Illinois law and cannot be forced to relinquish those rights.