To what extent does the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act apply to the Bumble Roofing franchise agreement?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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ILLINOIS ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT
To the extent the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, Ill. Comp. Stat. §§705/1 – 705/44 applies, the terms of this Addendum apply.
Item 17, Additional Disclosures. The following statements are added to Item 17:
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 outside 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.
Your rights upon termination and non-renewal of a franchise agreement are set forth in section 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
Exhibit G, Additional Disclosure:
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.
ILLINOIS ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
To the extent the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, Ill. Comp. Stat. §§705/1 – 705/44 applies, the terms of this Addendum apply.
- Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Franchise Agreement, to the extent that the Franchise Agreement contains provisions that are inconsistent with the following, such provisions are hereby amended:
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 outside 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.
Your rights upon termination and non-renewal of a franchise agreement are set forth in section 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
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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- Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Franchise Agreement.
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- Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect.
This Addendum is being entered into in connection with the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 43–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, Ill. Comp. Stat. §§705/1 – 705/44, applies to the franchise agreement to the extent outlined in the Illinois Addendum. This addendum modifies the franchise agreement to ensure compliance with Illinois law. Illinois law governs the agreements between the parties to the Bumble Roofing franchise.
Specifically, the addendum addresses provisions that might conflict with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. A key provision is that any clause designating jurisdiction or venue outside of Illinois is void, although the agreement may allow for arbitration outside the state. Furthermore, any attempt to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law is also void. The addendum also clarifies that a franchisee's rights upon termination and non-renewal are protected under sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
Additionally, the Illinois Addendum to the Bumble Roofing franchise agreement states that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by a franchisee can waive claims under applicable state franchise law, including claims of fraud in the inducement. It also prevents disclaiming reliance on statements made by Bumble Roofing or its representatives. This provision takes precedence over any conflicting terms in other documents related to the franchise agreement, strengthening franchisee protections under Illinois law.