As of this Franchise Disclosure Document, what is the effective date for offering Dolce Hotels franchises in Illinois?
Dolce_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE ILLINOIS FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE ACT
The following provisions supersede the Franchise Disclosure Document and apply to all licenses or franchises offered and sold in the State of Illinois:
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- Illinois law governs the franchise agreements.
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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 ofIllinois.
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- Franchisees' rights upon termination and non-renewal 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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- Each provision of this Addendum to the Franchise Disclosure Document shall be effective only to the extent that with respect to such provision, the jurisdictional requirements of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987 are met independently without reference to this Addendum.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 84–375)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dolce Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the document includes an addendum specific to the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. This addendum indicates that its provisions supersede the general Franchise Disclosure Document and apply to all Dolce Hotels licenses or franchises offered and sold in Illinois. However, the addendum itself does not specify an effective date for offering franchises in Illinois. Instead, it outlines how Illinois law affects the franchise agreement, such as governing law, venue, franchisee rights upon termination or non-renewal, and stipulations against waiving compliance with Illinois law.
Specifically, the Illinois addendum addresses issues such as the governing law for franchise agreements, stating that Illinois law prevails. It also voids any provision that designates jurisdiction and venue outside of Illinois, although it permits arbitration to occur outside the state. Furthermore, it emphasizes the franchisees' rights upon termination and non-renewal as defined in the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
Prospective Dolce Hotels franchisees in Illinois should be aware that the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act and the specific provisions outlined in the addendum are designed to protect their rights. The absence of a specific effective date in the provided excerpts suggests that the offering of franchises in Illinois is subject to the general effective dates and registration requirements as outlined in the main body of the FDD, in conjunction with the stipulations of the Illinois addendum. For clarification, a potential franchisee should confirm the exact date with Dolce Hotels.