Under what circumstances is the Hardees Illinois Franchise Agreement Addendum executed?

According to the 2025 Hardees Franchise Disclosure Document, the Illinois Franchise Agreement Addendum is executed under specific conditions related to the location and the franchisee's residency. The addendum is an integral part of the Franchise Agreement and is required when the offer or sale of the Hardees franchise was made in the state of Illinois, if the franchisee is a resident of Illinois, or if the Hardees restaurant will be located or operated in Illinois.

This addendum modifies certain sections of the standard Hardees franchise agreement to comply with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. Specifically, it ensures that Illinois law governs the agreement, that any provisions designating jurisdiction or venue outside of Illinois are void, and it addresses the statute of limitations for causes of action under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. These modifications protect the franchisee's rights under Illinois law.

For a prospective Hardees franchisee, this means that if they are offered a franchise in Illinois, reside in Illinois, or plan to operate their Hardees restaurant in Illinois, they will receive this addendum. It's important for the franchisee to carefully review the addendum along with the standard franchise agreement to understand their rights and obligations under Illinois law. The addendum ensures that certain provisions of the franchise agreement are enforceable in Illinois, providing an added layer of legal protection.