Under what circumstances does the Washington Addendum apply to a 360 Painting franchise agreement?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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)thepurchaser ofthe franchise is a resident ofWashington; and/or(c)the franchised business thatisthe subject ofthe sale isto be located or operated,wholly or partly,inWashington.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 42–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, the Washington Addendum to the 360 Painting Franchise Agreement applies under specific conditions related to the location of the franchise sale and operation. The addendum is an integral part of the franchise agreement and modifies the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements, regardless of any conflicting information in those documents.
The Washington Addendum applies if the offer to sell a 360 Painting franchise is accepted in Washington, if the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington, or if the franchised business is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington. This means that even if the franchisee lives outside of Washington but intends to operate the 360 Painting franchise within the state, the addendum will be in effect.
This addendum is important because it addresses potential conflicts of law, franchisee rights, and the location of dispute resolution proceedings. For instance, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will take precedence in case of conflicting laws. Furthermore, the addendum specifies that arbitration or mediation sites for franchises purchased in Washington will be in Washington, unless otherwise agreed upon. Franchisees should carefully review this addendum to understand their rights and obligations under Washington law.