Are there any controversies or claims that are exempt from arbitration under the Monicals Pizza 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 |
FOR THE STATE OF WISCONSIN
This Addendum to the Franchise Agreement is agreed to this day of, 20, between Monical Pizza Corporation and to amend and revise said Franchise Agreement as follows: 1. The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Title XIV-A Ch. 135, Sec. 135.01-135.07 shall supersede any conflicting terms of the Franchise Agreement.
FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
This Addendum to the Franchise Agreement is agreed to this day of, 20, between Monical Pizza Corporation and to amend and revise said Franchise Agreement as follows: seq.). Section 16.2.1.11, which terminates the Franchise Agreement upon the bankruptcy of the Franchisee, may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C. Section 101, et
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 46–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Monicals Pizza FDD, addenda for Illinois, Wisconsin, and Virginia modify the standard franchise agreement, potentially impacting arbitration clauses.
For Illinois franchisees, the FDD states that any provision designating jurisdiction and venue outside of Illinois is void, as per the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. While the franchise agreement may provide for arbitration outside of Illinois, this addendum ensures that Illinois franchisees are not forced to arbitrate disputes in another state. Additionally, any stipulation that requires a franchisee to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law is void.
For Wisconsin franchisees, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law supersedes any conflicting terms in the franchise agreement. This means that the protections afforded to dealers under Wisconsin law would take precedence over the standard terms of the Monicals Pizza franchise agreement, potentially affecting dispute resolution and arbitration.
For Virginia franchisees, the FDD notes that Section 16.2.1.11, which terminates the Franchise Agreement upon the bankruptcy of the Franchisee, may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law. This suggests that federal bankruptcy law could override the franchise agreement's terms regarding termination due to bankruptcy, potentially impacting the resolution of disputes related to such terminations.