What law governs the Chicken Guy Restaurant Development Agreement for Illinois developers?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 17: RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION]
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- Illinois law governs the Development Agreement.
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- 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.
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- Your rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal of an agreement are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
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- 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.
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- 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
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 Restaurant Development Agreement for Illinois developers is governed by Illinois law. This means that the legal framework and statutes of the State of Illinois will be used to interpret and enforce the terms of the agreement.
Specifically, the FDD highlights several protections afforded to franchisees under Illinois law. Any provision in the franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue outside of Illinois is void, although arbitration may still take place outside the state. Additionally, franchisees cannot waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law. This ensures that Chicken Guy franchisees in Illinois retain their rights and protections under state law.
Furthermore, any statement or acknowledgment signed by a franchisee cannot waive claims under state franchise law, including claims of fraud, or disclaim reliance on statements made by Chicken Guy. This provision is designed to protect franchisees from inadvertently relinquishing their legal rights during the franchise relationship. These stipulations are included in an addendum to the Chicken Guy! Restaurant Development Agreement specifically for Illinois developers.