In Washington, if there are inconsistencies between the Anago Franchise Disclosure Document and the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, which provisions prevail?

According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, for franchisees in Washington, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will take precedence if there are conflicting terms between the FDD or the Subfranchise Rights Agreement and the Act. Specifically, if any provisions within the FDD or the Subfranchise Rights Agreement are inconsistent with the relationship provisions outlined in the Revised Code of Washington Section 19.100.180, or any other requirements of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, the stipulations of the Act will govern.

This means that Anago franchisees in Washington are afforded the full protection of their state's franchise laws, regardless of what the franchise agreement might state. This ensures that certain rights and remedies provided by Washington law cannot be overridden or diminished by the franchise agreement.

For a prospective Anago franchisee in Washington, this is a beneficial provision. It offers an added layer of security, knowing that the state's franchise laws will protect them even if the franchise agreement contains conflicting terms. It is important for franchisees to be aware of the specific protections offered by the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act and to consult with legal counsel to fully understand their rights under the law.