Under what grounds can an Aerus franchisee terminate the franchise agreement in Washington?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The undersigned does hereby acknowledge receipt of this addendum.
WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, AND RELATED AGREEMENTS
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.
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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.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 74–305)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum modifies the franchise agreement for franchises located or offered in Washington. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will prevail.
While the addendum addresses conflict of laws, it does not explicitly detail the grounds under which an Aerus franchisee can terminate the franchise agreement. The FDD does state that if the parties continue to perform under the agreement after the expiration of the initial or renewal term without a new agreement, the agreement extends month-to-month, and either party can terminate with 30 days written notice.
Because the specific conditions allowing an Aerus franchisee to terminate the agreement in Washington are not fully detailed in the provided excerpts, prospective franchisees should directly ask Aerus for a comprehensive list of conditions and procedures for termination, referencing the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act.