Does the Illinois Addendum to the Focus Cfo Franchise Agreement modify any provisions of the standard Franchise Agreement?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| CFO," | This Addendum is made and entered by and between Focus CFO Group, LLC, ("Focus "Franchisor," ("Franchisee," "you" or "your"). | "Company", | "us", | "we" | or | "our"), | and |
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| 1. | Focus CFO and Franchisee are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement dated | ||||||
| , 20 | (the "Franchise Agreement") that has been signed concurrently | ||||||
| with the signing of this Addendum. This Addendum is attached to and forms a part of the Franchise | |||||||
| Agreement. This Addendum has been signed because (a) Franchisee is domiciled in Illinois; (b) | |||||||
| the offer of the franchise is made or accepted in Illinois; (c) the franchise business is or will be | |||||||
| located in Illinois; or (d) the franchised business is or will be located in Illinois. | |||||||
| 2. | Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement. | ||||||
| 3. | 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 |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 37–126)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Focus Cfo Franchise Disclosure Document, the Illinois Addendum does modify the standard Franchise Agreement. The addendum is signed because the franchisee is domiciled in Illinois, the franchise offer was made or accepted in Illinois, or the franchise business is or will be located in Illinois.
Specifically, the FDD states that Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement due to these conditions. Additionally, the addendum notes that any provision in the franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of Illinois is unenforceable, in conformance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
This means that Illinois franchisees will have their franchise agreement interpreted and enforced under Illinois law, and any legal disputes must be resolved within the state's jurisdiction. This is a standard practice to ensure compliance with state-specific franchise laws and protect the interests of franchisees operating within that state.