What conditions apply to the franchisor repurchasing the franchisee's business for 1-800-GOT-JUNK? in Washington?
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON
ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, AND ALL RELATED AGREEMENTS
The following modifications are to the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? LLC Franchise Disclosure Document and may supersede, to the extent then required by valid applicable state law, certain portions of the Franchise Agreement dated __________________, 20.
The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, are incorporated into, and modify the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements regardless of anything to the contrary contained therein. This Addendum applies if: (a) the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington; (b) the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington; and/or (c) the franchised business that is the subject of the sale is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington.
1. Conflict of Laws. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
2. Franchisee Bill of Rights. RCW 19.100.180 may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning your relationship with the franchisor, including in the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There may also be court decisions that supersede the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning your relationship with the franchisor. Franchise agreement provisions, including those summarized in Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, are subject to state law.
3. Site of Arbitration, Mediation, and/or Litigation. In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Disclosure Document, an addendum addresses franchise agreements in Washington. This addendum states that it applies if the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington, if the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington, or if the franchised business is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington.
The addendum specifies that in the event of conflicting laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW, will take precedence. Additionally, RCW 19.100.180 may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning the franchisee's relationship with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, particularly in areas of termination and renewal. Court decisions may also supersede the franchise agreement or related agreements regarding the franchisee's relationship with the franchisor.
Furthermore, the addendum clarifies that franchise agreement provisions, including those summarized in Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, are subject to state law. Any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise agreement will occur in Washington, unless the franchisee consents to an alternative location.