For Basecamp Fitness franchises in Illinois, which state's law governs the franchise agreements?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 17: RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION]
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Basecamp Fitness Franchisor LLC Franchise Disclosure Document, the following provisions shall supersede any inconsistent provisions and apply to all Basecamp Fitness franchises offered and sold in the state of Illinois:
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- Illinois law governs the Agreements.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
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- A Surety Bond has been obtained by the Franchisor. The Surety Bond is on file with the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. This financial assurance requirement was imposed by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General due to the Franchisor's guarantor's financial condition.
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- Each provision of this addendum to the FDD shall be effective only to the extent that with respect to such provision, the jurisdictional requirements of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act are met independently without reference to this addendum.
STATE SPECIFIC ADDENDUM AS REQUIRED BY THE MARYLAND FRANCHISE REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE LAW
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 51–55)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Illinois law governs the franchise agreements for franchises offered and sold in the state of Illinois. This is according to the state-specific addendum required by the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
This means that if a Basecamp Fitness franchisee in Illinois has a legal dispute with the franchisor, Illinois state law will be used to interpret the franchise agreement and resolve the issue. This protects franchisees by ensuring that the laws of their own state are applied, rather than the laws of a state potentially more favorable to the franchisor.
Additionally, any provision in the franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of Illinois is void, although the agreement may allow for arbitration to occur outside of Illinois. This ensures that legal proceedings take place within Illinois, making it more convenient and cost-effective for Illinois franchisees to address legal issues.