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What is the name of the addendum that Illinois franchisees must sign for a Churchs Chicken franchise agreement?

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Answer from 2025 FDD Document

This Addendum to the Church's Texas Chicken Franchise Agreement dated
("Franchise limited liability Agreement") between CAJUN GLOBAL LLC, d/b/a Church's Texas Chicken a Delaware company ("Cajun"), and , a formed in
Agreement. ("Franchisee") is entered into simultaneously with the execution of the Franchise
1. Franchise Franchisee was the Franchised located, in the The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into the Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because: (A) the offer or sale of a franchise to made in the State of Illinois; Franchisee is a resident of the State of Illinois; and/or (B) (C) Restaurant will be located and/or operated, and/or all or part of the Protected Area will be State of Illinois.
2. The
following
sentence
is
added
at
the
end
of
Section
27.A.
of
the
Franchise
Agreement:
Notwithstanding
the
foregoing,
Illinois
law
shall
govern
this
Agreement.
3. The
following
sentence
is
added
to
the
end
of
Section
27.B.
of
the
Franchise
Agreement:
Section
4
of
the
Illinois
Franchise
Disclosure
Act
provides
that
any
provision
in
a
franchise
agreement
which
designates
jurisdiction
or
venue
in
a
forum
outside
of
Illinois
is
void
with
respect
to
any
cause
of
action
which
otherwise
is
enforceable
in
Illinois.
4. The
following
sentence
is
added
at
the
end
of
Section
27.C.
of
the
Franchise
Agreement:
Section
27
of
the
Illinois
Franchise
Disclosure
Act
provides
that
causes
of
action
under
the
Act
must
be
brought
within
the
earlier
of:
3
years
of
the
violation,
1
year
after
the
franchisee
becomes
aware
of
the
underlying
facts
or
circumstances
or
90
days
after
delivery
to
the
franchisee
of
a
written
notice
disclosing
the
violation.
5. The
following
new
subsection
is
added
to
the
end
of
Section
30
of
the
Franchise

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 67–68)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Churchs Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees in Illinois are required to sign an addendum to the standard franchise agreement. This addendum is executed because the offer or sale of the franchise was made in Illinois, the franchisee is a resident of Illinois, and/or the restaurant will be located or operated in Illinois. The addendum modifies certain sections of the franchise agreement to comply with Illinois law.

Specifically, the Illinois addendum includes provisions related to governing law, jurisdiction, and limitations on actions. It states that Illinois law governs the agreement, and any provision designating jurisdiction or venue outside of Illinois is void with respect to any cause of action enforceable in Illinois. Additionally, it specifies the time frame within which causes of action under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act must be brought.

These modifications are important for prospective Churchs Chicken franchisees in Illinois as they ensure that the franchise agreement adheres to Illinois state laws and protects the franchisee's rights within the state. Franchisees should carefully review the addendum and understand how it alters the standard franchise agreement to ensure compliance and protect their interests.

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.
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