What state's laws generally govern the Buns On Fire franchise agreement?
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, the franchise agreement is generally governed by Illinois law. However, this is subject to certain exceptions and addenda for franchisees in specific states.
For franchisees in Rhode Island, any provision in the franchise agreement that designates the governing law as that of any state other than Rhode Island is deleted. Similarly, in Maryland, certain sections of the Franchise Agreement are deleted for residents of Maryland or franchises to be operated in Maryland.
Furthermore, the Guaranty is construed in accordance with Illinois law, unless the franchised business is located outside of Illinois and the provision in question would be enforceable under the laws of the state where the business is located, in which case the laws of that state will apply to that specific provision. Franchisees should carefully review the addenda applicable to their state of operation to understand which laws govern their agreement.