What agreement does the Addendum form an integral part of for Hardees franchisees in Illinois?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
1. The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into the Development Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because: (A) the offer or sale of a franchise to Developer was made in the State of Illinois; (B) Developer is a resident of the State of Illinois; and/or (C) part or all of the Development Territory is located in the State of Illinois.
1. The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into the Franchise Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because: (A) the offer or sale of the franchise to Franchisee was made in the State of Illinois; (B) Franchisee is a resident of the State of Illinois; and/or (C) the Franchised Restaurant will be located or operated in the State of Illinois.
1. The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into the Preliminary Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because the offer of the franchise to Applicant was made in the State of Illinois.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 71–84)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, for franchisees in Illinois, the Addendum forms an integral part of three different agreements depending on the stage of the franchise relationship.
First, for applicants in Illinois, the Addendum is incorporated into the Preliminary Agreement. Second, for franchisees entering into a standard franchise arrangement, the Addendum becomes part of the Franchise Agreement. Finally, for developers in Illinois, the Addendum is integrated into the Development Agreement.
This means that the specific terms and conditions outlined in the Addendum are legally binding and enforceable as part of whichever agreement is applicable to the franchisee's situation in Illinois. These addenda typically address specific legal requirements or clarifications related to Illinois state laws, particularly the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.