What fees does the Illinois Attorney General's Office require Kitchen Solvers to defer?

According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Illinois Attorney General's Office mandates the deferral of initial franchise fees and/or development fees. This deferral is in effect until Kitchen Solvers has fulfilled its pre-opening obligations to the franchisee and the franchisee has commenced business operations. This requirement was imposed by the Illinois Attorney General's Office due to Kitchen Solvers' financial condition.

This deferral of fees is outlined in an addendum to the Kitchen Solvers Franchise Agreement specifically for the state of Illinois. This addendum modifies the original agreement to comply with Illinois state law. The deferral is intended to protect franchisees, ensuring that they are not required to pay these fees until Kitchen Solvers has provided the necessary support to begin operations.

For a prospective Kitchen Solvers franchisee in Illinois, this means they will not have to pay the initial franchise fee or development fees upfront. Instead, these fees are deferred until Kitchen Solvers has met its obligations, such as providing training, site selection assistance, and other pre-opening support, and the franchisee has actually started their Kitchen Solvers business. This arrangement reduces the initial financial burden on the franchisee and provides some assurance that Kitchen Solvers is committed to supporting their launch.