If a Jersey Mikes franchisee is domiciled in Illinois, does this Amendment to the Franchise Agreement apply?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Above, LLC ("Franchisor") and | ("Franchisee" or "You"). | Franchisor |
|---|---|---|
| and Franchisee are parties that certain Franchise Agreement dated | , 20 | (the |
| "Franchise Agreement"). This Amendment is annexed to and forms part of the Franchise Agreement. This | ||
| Amendment is being signed because (a) any of the offering or sale s activity relating to the Franchise | ||
| Agreement occurred in Illinois and the F ranchised Restaurant that You will opera te under the Franchise | ||
| Agreement will be located in Illinois, and/or (b) You are domiciled in Illinois. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 77–421)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Jersey Mikes Franchise Disclosure Document, an amendment to the franchise agreement is signed if any offering or sales activity relating to the Franchise Agreement occurred in Illinois and the Franchised Restaurant that will be operated under the Franchise Agreement will be located in Illinois, and/or the franchisee is domiciled in Illinois. Therefore, if a Jersey Mikes franchisee is domiciled in Illinois, this amendment to the franchise agreement applies.
This amendment is designed to ensure that the franchise agreement aligns with Illinois law, particularly the Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987. Several modifications are made to the standard franchise agreement to comply with Illinois regulations. These modifications address franchisee rights concerning nonrenewal and termination, ensuring that the Act's provisions take precedence over any conflicting terms in the agreement.
Furthermore, any releases of claims or acknowledgments of fact that could negate or remove judicial review of actions violating the Act are considered void. Specific language is added to sections of the Franchise Agreement to prevent any waiver of compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or other Illinois laws. These changes collectively aim to protect the franchisee's rights and ensure adherence to Illinois state laws.