What state's 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.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 49–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Kitchen Solvers Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum to the franchise agreement for the state of Illinois specifies that Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement. This means that any legal disputes or interpretations of the agreement for Kitchen Solvers franchises in Illinois will be subject to Illinois state law.
This addendum also clarifies certain provisions in relation to the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. Specifically, any part of the franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction or venue outside of Illinois is void, although the agreement can still provide for arbitration outside of Illinois. Furthermore, the addendum states that franchisees cannot waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law.
These stipulations are important for prospective Kitchen Solvers franchisees in Illinois as they ensure that their rights under Illinois law are protected and that disputes are generally resolved within the state, unless arbitration is agreed upon. This addendum serves to modify the original franchise agreement to comply with Illinois state regulations, providing additional clarity and protection for franchisees operating in Illinois.