553.76 Waivers of compliance void. Any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of this chapter or any rule or order under this chapter is void. This section does not affect the settlement of disputes, claims or civil lawsuits arising or brought under this chapter.
History: 1971 c. 241; 1987 a. 381; 1995 a. 364.
A contractual choice-of-forum clause was void under this section. Lulling v. Barnaby's Family Inns, Inc. 482 F. Supp. 318 (1980).
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 553 - Wisconsin franchise investment law.
553.21 - Registration requirement.
553.23 - Private franchisee and subfranchisor sales exempted.
553.235 - Experienced franchisee exempt transactions.
553.24 - Exemption proceedings.
553.25 - Exemption by division.
553.26 - Registration by notification.
553.27 - General registration provisions; offering circular; consent to service of process.
553.28 - Denial, suspension or revocation of registrations.
553.31 - Amendment to registration statement.
553.41 - Fraudulent and prohibited practices.
553.51 - Civil liability; sale in violation.
553.55 - Investigations and subpoenas.
553.56 - Hearings and judicial review.
553.57 - Enforcement of criminal penalties.
553.58 - Rules, forms and orders.
553.60 - Miscellaneous powers.
553.605 - Administrative assessments; investor education.
553.74 - Open records; publication.
553.75 - Administrative files and opinions.