Does the Washington Addendum to the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? FDD modify all related agreements?
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.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum modifies the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements. This addendum is an integral part of these documents and is incorporated into them.
The Washington Addendum applies if the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington, the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington, or the franchised business is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington. This means that if any of these conditions are met, the provisions of the addendum will be in effect.
Specifically, the addendum addresses potential conflicts of law, franchisee bill of rights, and the site of arbitration, mediation, and/or litigation. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will prevail. 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?, including termination and renewal rights. Franchisees should be aware that state law and court decisions can override the standard franchise agreement terms.