What claims cannot be waived by a Kitchen Solvers franchisee in Illinois?

According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act states that any condition, stipulation, or provision that attempts to bind a person acquiring a Kitchen Solvers franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law is void. This means that franchisees in Illinois cannot waive their rights or protections under Illinois franchise law.

This protection ensures that Kitchen Solvers franchisees in Illinois retain all rights granted to them under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. It prevents Kitchen Solvers from including clauses in the franchise agreement that would force a franchisee to give up their legal rights or protections under Illinois law. This provision aims to protect franchisees from potentially unfair or overreaching contractual terms.

Furthermore, the FDD includes an addendum specific to Illinois, reinforcing that Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement. It also states that any provision designating jurisdiction or venue outside of Illinois is void, although arbitration outside of Illinois is permitted. These stipulations collectively work to ensure that Illinois franchisees are afforded the full protections of Illinois law and have access to legal recourse within the state.