For Beef O Bradys franchisees in Illinois, what law governs the Franchise Agreement?

ILLINOIS ADDENDUM TO FSC FRANCHISE CO., LLC FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT

The following information is added to the State Cover Page of the Franchise Disclosure Document:

Financial Condition. The Franchisor's financial condition as reflected in its financial statements (see Item 21) calls into question the Franchisor's financial ability to provide services and support to you.

Item 5 of the Franchise Disclosure Document is amended by adding the following language as a new paragraph at the end:

Based upon the franchisor's financial condition, the Illinois Attorney General has required a financial assurance. Therefore, all initial fees and payments owed by franchisees shall be deferred until the franchisor completes its pre-opening obligations under the Franchise Agreement. In addition, all development fees and initial payments by area developers shall be deferred until the first franchise under the Area Development Agreement opens.

The Franchise Disclosure Document is modified to include the following:

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 30 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 waiver compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS. (FDD pages 66–330)