What is the effect of RCW 19.100.180 on the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise agreement?
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
VIRGINIA
ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT
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.
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection
with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any
applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement
made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor.
This provision
supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
It is agreed that the foregoing state law addendum supersedes any inconsistent portion of the Franchise
Agreement dated the _____ day of _________________, 20, and of the Franchise Disclosure Document,
but only to the extent they are then valid requirements of an applicable and enforceable state law, and for only
so long as the state law remains in effect.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, RCW 19.100.180 is not explicitly mentioned. However, the document includes state-specific addenda that address modifications to the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Agreement to comply with state laws. For instance, the Virginia addendum ensures that no statement signed by a franchisee waives claims under state franchise law, including fraud, or disclaims reliance on franchisor statements. This addendum supersedes any conflicting terms in the Franchise Agreement or Disclosure Document, but only to the extent required by applicable state law and for as long as the state law remains in effect.
In practical terms, this means that if a prospective 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchisee is located in a state with franchise-specific laws, the addendum modifies the standard franchise agreement to align with those state requirements. This ensures that franchisees are not unknowingly waiving their rights or agreeing to terms that are unenforceable under state law. The Virginia addendum specifically protects franchisees from unintentionally relinquishing their rights to make claims of fraud against the franchisor.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review the state-specific addenda (Exhibit I) applicable to their state of residence to understand how the standard 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise agreement is modified. They should also consult with legal counsel to fully understand their rights and obligations under both the franchise agreement and applicable state laws. While the FDD does not specifically address RCW 19.100.180, it does provide a mechanism for state-specific modifications to ensure compliance with local regulations.