Which state's law governs the Buns On Fire Franchise Agreement in Illinois?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
By reading this disclosure document, you are not agreeing to, acknowledging, or making any representations whatsoever to the Franchisor and its affiliates.
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 of an agreement are set forth in Section 19 and Section 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement for franchisees in Illinois. This is explicitly stated in the addendum for Illinois.
This means that the interpretation and enforcement of the franchise agreement for Buns On Fire locations in Illinois will be subject to Illinois state laws. This can be beneficial for franchisees in Illinois, as it ensures that their franchise agreement is interpreted under the legal framework of their own state.
Additionally, the FDD states that any provision in a Buns On Fire franchise agreement designating jurisdiction and venue outside of Illinois is void, although the agreement may allow for arbitration to occur outside of Illinois. This protects Illinois franchisees from having to resolve disputes in a potentially distant or inconvenient legal setting. Franchisees' rights upon termination and non-renewal are set forth in Section 19 and Section 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.