Does the Illinois Addendum modify the Bumble Roofing Franchise Agreement in its entirety?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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. In the event of any conflict between this Addendum and the Franchise Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Addendum shall apply.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 43–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumble Roofing Franchise Disclosure Document, the Illinois Addendum does not modify the Franchise Agreement in its entirety. The Illinois Addendum is designed to work in conjunction with the existing Franchise Agreement, and only modifies specific aspects of it.
Specifically, the Illinois Addendum addresses issues pertinent to Illinois law, such as jurisdiction, venue, and compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. It states that Illinois law governs the agreements, voids any provisions designating jurisdiction or venue outside of Illinois (though arbitration outside Illinois is permitted), and voids any stipulations requiring a waiver of compliance with Illinois franchise law. It also references sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act regarding franchisee rights upon termination and non-renewal.
According to the FDD, unless explicitly stated within the addendum, the original Franchise Agreement remains in full effect. In the case of a conflict between the addendum and the Franchise Agreement, the terms of the addendum will take precedence. This ensures that Bumble Roofing franchisees in Illinois are protected by Illinois state law while still adhering to the broader terms of the franchise agreement.