Are the Bft Developer's rights upon termination and non-renewal of a multi-unit agreement subject to any sections of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ide of Illinois.
located in the State of Illinois.
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 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 57–66)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Bft developer's rights upon termination and non-renewal of a multi-unit agreement are subject to sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. This protection applies to agreements for Bft franchises located in Illinois.
Specifically, Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act states that any condition, stipulation, or provision that attempts to bind someone acquiring a franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law is void. This ensures that franchisees cannot unknowingly or unwillingly give up their legal rights under Illinois law.
This means that Bft franchisees in Illinois have certain statutory rights related to termination and non-renewal that cannot be waived or superseded by the franchise agreement. Prospective Bft developers should carefully review sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act to fully understand their rights and obligations in the event of termination or non-renewal of their multi-unit agreement.