Under what conditions is the Illinois Rider to the Franchise Agreement for Checkers of no force and effect?

According to Checkers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Illinois Rider to the Franchise Agreement is of no force and effect unless specific conditions are met. The rider is designed to modify the standard Franchise Agreement to comply with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act and its associated regulations.

Specifically, the Illinois Rider becomes ineffective if the jurisdictional requirements of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act and its regulations are not independently satisfied, without relying on the Rider itself. This means that if the circumstances of the franchise—such as the location of the restaurant or the franchisee's residency—do not, on their own, bring the franchise under the purview of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, the Rider will not apply.

In practical terms, this condition ensures that the Illinois Rider only applies when it is legally necessary due to the franchise's connection to Illinois. It prevents the Rider from being applied in situations where Illinois law would not otherwise govern the franchise relationship. Prospective franchisees should confirm with Checkers under which circumstances the Illinois Rider is applicable to their specific situation.