Under what condition is each provision of the Buns On Fire addendum to the disclosure document effective?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT SHOULD BE REFERRED TO FOR A STATEMENT OF ALL RIGHTS, CONDITIONS RESTRICTIONS AND OBLIGATIONS OF BOTH THE FRANCHISOR AND THE FRANCHISEE.
Each provision of this Addendum shall be effective only to the extent, with respect to such provision, that the jurisdictional requirements of the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law are met independently without reference to this Addendum to the Disclosure 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 state-specific addenda contain provisions that are effective only if the jurisdictional requirements of the relevant state's franchise law are independently met, without relying on the addendum itself. This condition applies to addenda for Hawaii, Rhode Island, Indiana, and California.
For a prospective Buns On Fire franchisee, this means that the specific protections and requirements outlined in the addendum for their state only come into play if the state's franchise laws already cover the issue, regardless of what the addendum says. The addendum serves to clarify or supplement existing state law, not to create new legal obligations or rights on its own.
This condition is important because it ensures that Buns On Fire franchisees receive the full protection of their state's franchise laws. It also means that franchisees and Buns On Fire must comply with the base requirements of state law, even if the addendum doesn't explicitly address a particular issue. Franchisees should consult with an attorney to understand the specific jurisdictional requirements of their state's franchise laws and how they interact with the franchise agreement and addendum.