What is the effect of the Washington Addendum on the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Disclosure Document?
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
LLC By: Title: Date Signed: FRANCHISEE: By: By: Title: Title: Date Signed: Date Signed: By: By: Title: Title: Date Signed: Date Signed: 4897-7398-7397.1 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 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum modifies the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements for franchisees in Washington. This addendum is an integral part of these documents and supersedes certain portions of the Franchise Agreement to the extent required by Washington state law. The addendum applies if the franchise offer is accepted in Washington, the purchaser is a Washington resident, or the franchised business operates in Washington.
Specifically, the Washington Addendum addresses conflict of laws, stating that the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act (Chapter 19.100 RCW) will prevail in case of any conflict. It also mentions the Franchisee Bill of Rights (RCW 19.100.180), which may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement, especially concerning termination and renewal. Additionally, court decisions may also supersede the franchise agreement regarding the franchisee's relationship with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. Franchise agreement provisions, including those in Item 17 of the FDD, are subject to state law.
The addendum also stipulates that any arbitration, mediation, or litigation involving a franchise must occur in Washington, unless the franchise was sold in violation of franchise laws. This ensures that Washington franchisees have legal recourse within their own state. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and the franchisee must acknowledge receipt of the addendum, indicating they understand its implications.
In practical terms, the Washington Addendum provides additional protections to 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchisees in Washington, ensuring that state laws and regulations take precedence over conflicting terms in the franchise agreement. Prospective franchisees in Washington should carefully review this addendum to understand their rights and obligations under Washington law.