Which state's law governs the Creative World School franchise agreement?
Creative_World_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement and all related agreements. .
MINN. STAT. §80C.21 AND MINN. RULE 2860.4400J PROHIBIT US FROM REQUIRING LITIGATION TO BE CONDUCTED OUTSIDE MINNESOTA. IN ADDITION, NOTHING IN THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT OR AGREEMENT CAN ABROGATE OR REDUCE ANY OF YOUR RIGHTS AS PROVIDED FOR IN MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 80C, OR YOUR RIGHTS TO ANY PROCEDURE, FORUM, OR REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR BY THE LAWS OF THE JURISDICTION.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–247)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Creative World School Franchise Disclosure Document, the governing law depends on the state where the franchise is located. For franchisees in Illinois, Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement and all related agreements. For franchisees in Minnesota, Minnesota statutes prohibit Creative World School from requiring litigation to be conducted outside of Minnesota, and the franchise agreement cannot reduce any of the franchisee's rights provided for in Minnesota statutes. For all other locations, this document does not specify which state's laws govern the franchise agreement.
This means that a Creative World School franchisee's legal rights and obligations can vary significantly based on their location. Franchisees in Illinois and Minnesota have specific protections and governing laws outlined in the FDD addenda for those states.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review the addendum specific to their state (if any) and consult with a legal professional to understand the implications of the governing law provision in their specific circumstances. It is important to determine which state's laws will apply to the franchise agreement and how those laws may impact their rights and responsibilities as a franchisee.