What state's law governs the Clean Your Dirty Face Franchise Agreement?
Clean_Your_Dirty_Face Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Except for the U.S. Federal Arbitration Act and other federal laws in the U.S., the laws of the State of Illinois will govern this Agreement.
Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act provides that any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction or venue outside the State of Illinois is void. However, a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration outside of Illinois.
Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act provides that 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.
Your rights upon termination and non-renewal of a franchise agreement are subject to sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 44–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Clean Your Dirty Face Franchise Disclosure Document, the laws of Illinois govern the Franchise Agreement, except for the U.S. Federal Arbitration Act and other federal laws. This applies to all franchisees unless they are operating in California.
For franchisees operating Clean Your Dirty Face outlets in California, the California Franchise Investment Law and the California Franchise Relations Act take precedence, regardless of any conflicting choice of law or dispute resolution venue specified in the Franchise Agreement. This means that certain provisions of the agreement may be superseded by California law to protect the franchisee's rights.
Specifically, the FDD notes that if the franchise agreement contains a provision that is inconsistent with California law, the law will control. The franchise agreement also requires application of the laws of the State of North Carolina, but this provision may not be enforceable under California law. Prospective franchisees should consult with legal counsel to understand how these state-specific addenda affect their rights and obligations.