What is the effect of the Washington Addendum on the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise agreement's provisions?
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 FDD, the Washington Addendum modifies the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements to the extent required by Washington state law if the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington, the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington, and/or the franchised business is to be located or operated in Washington. The provisions of the 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.
Specifically, in the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW, will take precedence. 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 concerning the franchisee's relationship with the franchisor. Franchise agreement provisions, including those summarized in Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, are subject to state law.
Furthermore, the addendum stipulates that in any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise, the site of such proceedings must be within the State of Washington, or closest to the franchisee’s principal place of business. This ensures that Washington franchisees are not subjected to undue hardship by being forced to resolve disputes in distant locations. The Washington Addendum ensures that franchisees operating in Washington state receive the protections afforded to them under Washington law.