Is the Disclosure Document for Cinnabon Franchisor SPV LLC amended for use in Illinois?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In recognition of the requirements of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987, Ill. Comp. Stat. §§ 705/1 through 705/44, the Disclosure Document for Cinnabon Franchisor SPV LLC for use in the State of Illinois is amended to include the following:
ITEM 17 RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
- Notice Required By Law:
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH WE MAY TERMINATE YOUR FRANCHISE AND YOUR RIGHTS ON NON-RENEWAL MAY BE AFFECTED BY ILLINOIS LAW, 815 ILCS §§ 705/19 AND 705/20.
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- The provisions of the Franchise Agreement, and all other agreements concerning governing law, jurisdiction, and choice-of-law, will not constitute a waiver of any right conferred on you by the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. Illinois law will govern the Franchise Agreement with respect to franchisees under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. Consistent with the foregoing, any provision in the Franchise Agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of Illinois is void with respect to any cause of action that is otherwise enforceable in Illinois.
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- 815 ILCS § 705/41 (Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act) states that "any condition, stipulation, or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of this Act or any other law of this State is void."
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- Section 21.1 (Your Acknowledgements) is deleted from all Illinois Franchise Agreements.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 114–399)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Yes, the 2025 Cinnabon Franchise Disclosure Document includes an addendum for use in Illinois. This addendum acknowledges the requirements of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987.
Specifically, the Illinois addendum modifies Item 17 of the disclosure document, which covers renewal, termination, transfer, and dispute resolution. It states that Illinois law may affect the terms and conditions under which Cinnabon may terminate a franchise or the franchisee's rights upon non-renewal. The addendum also clarifies that the standard franchise agreement's provisions regarding governing law, jurisdiction, and choice of law do not waive any rights conferred to the franchisee by the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. Illinois law will govern the Franchise Agreement for franchisees under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
Furthermore, the addendum states that any provision designating jurisdiction and venue outside of Illinois is void with respect to any cause of action enforceable in Illinois. It also notes that any condition requiring a franchisee to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law is void. Finally, Section 21.1 (Your Acknowledgements) is deleted from all Illinois Franchise Agreements.