Under what circumstances can additional terms be added to the 1 800 Packouts franchise agreement?
1_800_Packouts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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RIDER TO THE 1-800-Packouts Holdco, LLC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR USE IN WASHINGTON
This Rider (the "Rider") is made and entered into as of the Agreement Date as stated in the Franchise Agreement (defined below), between you, __________________________________________, as Franchisee, and us, 1-800-Packouts Holdco, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, as Franchisor.
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- Background. We and you are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement effective as of ______________________ (the "Franchise Agreement") that has been signed concurrently with the signing of this Rider and all related agreements, collectively referred to singularly as the Franchise Agreement. This Rider is annexed to and forms part of the Franchise Agreement. This Rider is being signed because (a) the Franchised Business that you will operate under the Franchise Agreement will be located in Washington; and/or (b) you are a resident of Washington; and/or (c) any of the offering or sales activity relating to the Franchise Agreement occurred in Washington.
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- Addition of Paragraphs. In recognition of the requirements by the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act and the Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder, the Franchise Agreement shall be modified to add the following:
The State of Washington has a statute, RCW 19.100.180, which might supersede this Agreement in your relationship with us, including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There may also be court decisions which might supersede this Agreement in your relationship with us, including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW shall prevail.
A release or waiver of rights executed by a franchisee may not include rights under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act or any rule or order thereunder except when executed pursuant to a negotiated settlement after the agreement is in effect and where the parties are represented by independent counsel. Provisions such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, or rights or remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial, may not be enforceable.
Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect our reasonable estimate or actual costs in effecting a transfer.
In lieu of an impound of franchise fees, the Franchisor will not require or accept the payment of any initial franchise fees until the franchisee has (a) received all initial training that it is entitled to under the franchise agreement or offering circular, and (b) is open for business.
In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be either in the state of Washington or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation. In addition, if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee may bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.
Pursuant to RCW 49.62.020, a noncompetition covenant is void and unenforceable against an employee, including an employee of a franchisee, unless the employee's earnings from the party seeking enforcement, when annualized, exceed $100,000 per year (an amount that will be adjusted annually for inflation). In addition, a noncompetition covenant is void and unenforceable against an independent contractor of a franchisee under RCW 49.62.030 unless the independent contractor's earnings from the party seeking enforcement, when annualized, exceed $250,000 per year (an amount that will be adjusted annually for inflation). As a result, any provisions contained in the franchise agreement or elsewhere that conflict with these limitations are void and unenforceable in Washington.
RCW 49.62.060 prohibits a franchisor from restricting, restraining, or prohibiting a franchisee from (i) soliciting or hiring any employee of a franchisee of the same franchisor or (ii) soliciting or hiring any employee of the franchisor. As a result, any such provisions contained in the franchise agreement or elsewhere are void and unenforceable in Washington.
The post-termination non-competition provision of Section 15.B may not be enforceable in Washington.
For Washington franchisees, the provisions of Section 16.F for Liquidated Damages (see Item 6 of the FDD) shall not include marketing fees in calculation of the applicable Liquidated Damages.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Rider effective on the Agreement Date.
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EXHIBIT D TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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FS PEP HOLDCO, LLC and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Financial Statements As of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and For the Years Then Ended
Independent Auditors' Report
(1) To the Board of Managers of FS PEP Holdco, LLC
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of FS PEP Holdco, LLC and subsidiaries (collectively, the Company), which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of operations, members' equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notesto consolidated financialstatements.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of FS PEP Holdco, LLC and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Due to the March 2024 acquisition of an entity under common control, CMY Holdco, LLC (Note 2), the historical activity prior to the acquisition of CMY Holdco, LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Card my Yard Franchising, LLC, have been retrospectively combined in the consolidated financial statements of the Company. We did not audit the 2023 financial statements of Card my Yard Franchising, LLC, which statements reflect total assets of
$10,040,671, and total revenues of $3,521,565. Those statements were audited by other auditors, whose report has been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for Card my Yard Franchising, LLC as of December 31, 2023, and for the year then ended, is based solely on the report of the other auditors.
(2) Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Company and to meet our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audits. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 67–238)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 1 800 Packouts Franchise Disclosure Document, additional terms can be added to the franchise agreement through state-specific riders. These riders are designed to ensure compliance with franchise laws in certain states.
For instance, if a 1 800 Packouts franchise is located in Washington, or if the franchisee is a resident of Washington, or if any franchise-related activities occurred in Washington, a rider is added to the franchise agreement. This rider includes clauses that modify the agreement to align with the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act. Similarly, riders are included for franchises in North Dakota, Minnesota, Maryland, and New York to address specific legal requirements in those states.
These riders typically cover areas such as releases, covenants not to compete, consent to jurisdiction, and governing law, ensuring that the franchise agreement adheres to local regulations. For example, the New York rider includes provisions to protect the franchisee's rights under the General Business Law of New York. The inclusion of these riders demonstrates 1 800 Packouts's effort to comply with varying state franchise laws, but it also means that the franchise agreement can be modified based on where the franchise operates or where the franchisee resides.