For a Monicals Pizza franchise in Illinois, what law governs the Franchise Agreement?
Monicals_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| between Monical Pizza Corporation and | This Addendum to the Area Development Agreement is agreed to this day of, 20, by and | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement. | |
| 2. | agreement may provide for arbitration to take place outside of Illinois. | In conformance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of the State of Illinois is void. However, a franchise |
| 3. | with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void. | Your rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal of an agreement are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. In conformance with section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 46–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Monicals Pizza FDD, for franchises located in Illinois, the Franchise Agreement is governed by Illinois law. Specifically, an addendum to the Area Development Agreement states that Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement.
This means that the legal framework and interpretation of the franchise agreement will be based on the laws of the State of Illinois. This is particularly relevant for Monicals Pizza franchisees operating in Illinois, as any disputes or legal matters related to the agreement will be subject to Illinois state law.
Furthermore, the addendum also specifies that any provision in the franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of Illinois is void, in conformance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. However, the franchise agreement may provide for arbitration to take place outside of Illinois. Additionally, any condition that requires a franchisee to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void, in conformance with section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.