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Does the Chicken Guy Addendum modify the Development Agreement, and if so, how?

Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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  • 1. The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into, the Development Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because: (A) the offer or sale of a franchise to Developer was made in the State of California; (B) Developer is a resident of the State of California; and/or (C) part or all of the Development Territory is located in the State of California.
  • 2. No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
  • 3. Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Development Agreement. Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Development Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect. This Addendum may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Addendum by facsimile and any other electronic transmission (including PDF) shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Addendum.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed, sealed and delivered this Addendum as of the day and year first above written.

CHICKEN GUY (FRANCHISOR), LLC

Print Name: DEVELOPER: Print Name:

ADDENDUM TO THE CHICKEN GUY! RESTAURANT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT REQUIRED FOR CALIFORNIA FRANCHISEES

This Addendum to the Chicken Guy! Restaurant Franchise Agreement dated
("Franchise Agreement") between Chicken Guy (Franchisor), LLC
("Chicken Guy") and ("Franchisee") is entered
into simultaneously with the execution of the Franchise Agreement.
  • 1. The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into, the Franchise Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because: (A) the offer or sale of a franchise to Franchisee was made in the State of California; (B) Franchisee is a resident of the State of California; and/or (C) the Franchised Restaurant will be located and/or operated, and/or all or part of the Protected Area will be located, in the State of California.
  • 2. No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
  • 3. Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Franchise Agreement. Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect. This Addendum may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Addendum by facsimile and any other electronic transmission (including PDF) shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Addendum.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed, sealed and delivered this Addendum as of the day and year first above written.

CHICKEN GUY (FRANCHISOR), LLC

Print Name: Print Name: ADDENDA REQUIRED BY

THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

ADDENDUM TO THE CHICKEN GUY! RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REQUIRED FOR ILLINOIS DEVELOPERS

This Addendum to the Chicken Guy! Restaurant Development Agreement dated
("Development Agreement") between Chicken Guy (Franchisor), LLC ("Chicken
Guy") and ("Developer") is entered into
simultaneously with the execution of the Development Agreement.
    1. Illinois law governs the Development Agreement.
    1. 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.
    1. Your rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal of an agreement are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
    1. In conformance with section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
    1. No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed, sealed and delivered this Addendum as of the day and year first above written.

CHICKEN GUY (FRANCHISOR), LLC

Print Name: DEVELOPER: Print Name:

ADDENDUM TO THE CHICKEN GUY! RESTAURANT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT REQUIRED FOR ILLINOIS FRANCHISEES

This Addendum to the Chicken Guy! Restaurant Franchise Agreement dated
("Franchise Agreement") between Chicken Guy (Franchisor), LLC
("Chicken Guy") and
("Franchisee") is entered into simultaneously with the execution of the Franchise Agreement.
    1. Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement.
    1. 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.
    1. Your rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal of an agreement are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
    1. In conformance with section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
    1. No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed, sealed and delivered this Addendum as of the day and year first above written.

Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 40–46)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Chicken Guy Franchise Disclosure Document, the Addendum does modify the Development Agreement. The language in the Addendum becomes an integral part of the Development Agreement. However, the Development Agreement remains in full effect except for the express modifications within the Addendum.

The specific modifications depend on the state where the franchise is offered or sold, where the developer resides, or where the development territory is located. For example, for South Dakota franchisees, Chicken Guy has posted a surety bond in the amount of $50,000, pursuant to an order by the South Dakota Securities Regulation Office, which is added to the end of Section 4 of the Development Agreement. For Maryland and California franchisees, the addendum states that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by a franchisee can waive claims under state franchise law or disclaim reliance on franchisor statements; this supersedes any other conflicting term in the franchise documents.

For New York franchisees, the addendum adds a sentence to the end of Section 22.A. stating that the New York Franchises Law governs any claim arising under that law. For all franchisees, the addendum includes stipulations regarding injunctive relief and waiver of jury trial, modifying sections 22.E and 22.G of the Development Agreement, respectively. Specifically, Chicken Guy is entitled to seek injunctive relief for breaches, and there are stipulations regarding class action suits, subject to arbitration obligations.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.