Which law governs the Kitchen Solvers Franchise Agreement in Illinois?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement.
Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act provides that any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction or venue outside the State of Illinois is void. However, a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration outside of Illinois.
Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
Your rights upon termination and non-renewal of a franchise agreement are set forth in section 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 49–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement for franchisees in Illinois is governed by Illinois law. This is specified in the addendum to the franchise agreement for the state of Illinois.
This means that any disputes or interpretations of the franchise agreement will be subject to Illinois state law. The addendum also clarifies specific provisions of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, including that any clause designating jurisdiction or venue outside of Illinois is void, although arbitration outside of Illinois is permitted. Additionally, franchisees cannot waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law.
Kitchen Solvers franchisees in Illinois also have specific rights regarding termination and non-renewal of their franchise agreement, as outlined in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. The Illinois Attorney General's Office has also stipulated that Kitchen Solvers must defer collecting initial franchise fees and/or development fees until they have met their pre-opening obligations and the franchisee has commenced business operations, a requirement stemming from Kitchen Solvers' financial condition.
Prospective Kitchen Solvers franchisees in Illinois should carefully review the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act to fully understand their rights and obligations. They should also seek legal counsel to ensure they understand the implications of the franchise agreement and the addendum specific to Illinois law.