Under what circumstances is the Illinois Addendum to the Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement executed?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 1. The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into, the Express Franchise Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because: (A) the offer or sale of a franchise to Franchisee was made in the State of Illinois; (B) Franchisee is a resident of the State of Illinois; and/or (C) the Restaurant will be located and/or operated in the State of Illinois.
- 2. The following sentence is added at the end of Section XXVI.A. of the Express Franchise Agreement:
- Notwithstanding the foregoing, Illinois law shall govern this Agreement.
- 3. The following sentence is added to the end of Section XXVI.B. of the Express Franchise Agreement:
- Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act provides that any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction or venue in a forum outside of Illinois is void with respect to any cause of action that otherwise is enforceable in Illinois.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Illinois Addendum to the Express Franchise Agreement is executed under specific circumstances related to the franchisee or the restaurant's location. The addendum is incorporated into the Express Franchise Agreement when the offer or sale of the franchise was made in Illinois, the franchisee is a resident of Illinois, or the restaurant will be located or operated in Illinois. This ensures that Illinois state laws and regulations are considered and applied to the franchise agreement.
This addendum modifies certain sections of the standard Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement to comply with Illinois law. Specifically, Illinois law governs the agreement, and any provision designating jurisdiction or venue outside of Illinois is void if the cause of action is otherwise enforceable in Illinois. This protects franchisees by ensuring disputes can be resolved within the state, preventing them from being forced to litigate in a distant or inconvenient forum.
For a prospective Bojangles franchisee in Illinois, this addendum provides additional legal protection and clarity. It ensures that the franchise agreement adheres to Illinois state laws, particularly regarding jurisdiction and venue for legal disputes. Franchisees should carefully review this addendum with legal counsel to fully understand their rights and obligations under Illinois law.