How might RCW 19.100.180 affect the Angry Chickz Franchise Agreement concerning termination and renewal in Washington?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| THIS ADDENDUM is entered into as of, 20 between ANGRY | ||
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| CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC, a California limited liability company ("Company"), and , a ("Franchisee"), with reference to the | ||
| following: | ||
| The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into, the Development Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because: (A) the offer or sale of a franchise to you was made in the State of Virginia; (B) you are a resident of the State of Virginia; | ||
| and/or (C) the franchised business will be located in the State of Virginia. | ||
| 1. | Payment of all initial fees payable under the Area Development Agreement is deferred | |
| until Franchisor has satisfied its pre-opening obligations to you under the Area Development | ||
| Agreement and your first Angry Chickz business opens to the public. | ||
| 2. | No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in | |
| connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) | ||
| waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, | or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any | |
| document executed in connection with the franchise. | ||
| Except as set forth herein, the Area Development Agreement shall be valid and enforceable | ||
| between the parties in accordance with its terms. | ||
| IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed, sealed and delivered this Addendum | ||
| as of the Effective Date identified below. | ||
| "Company" | "Developer" | |
| ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC, | , | |
| a California limited liability company | [ ] an individual [ ] a general partnership; [ ] a limited partnership; | |
| By: | [ ] a limited liability company; | |
| Name: | [ ] a corporation; | |
| Its: | By: | |
| Date of signing: | Name: Its: Date of signing: |
ADDENDUM TO ANGRY CHICKZ FRANCHISING LLC DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, are incorporated into, and modify the Franchise Disclosure Document regardl
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, RCW 19.100.180, part of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, has the potential to override specific clauses within the Angry Chickz Franchise Agreement that pertain to the relationship between the franchisor and franchisee. This includes provisions related to the termination and renewal of the franchise. This means that certain terms in the franchise agreement regarding when and how the franchise can be terminated or renewed may not be enforceable if they conflict with Washington state law.
For a prospective Angry Chickz franchisee in Washington, this addendum offers a degree of protection by ensuring that the franchise agreement adheres to Washington state law. It means that Angry Chickz cannot enforce terms that are in conflict with the state's Franchise Investment Protection Act. For example, if the franchise agreement has stricter termination terms than what is allowed under RCW 19.100.180, the state law would take precedence, potentially preventing Angry Chickz from terminating the agreement under those stricter terms.
It is important for potential Angry Chickz franchisees in Washington to carefully review both the franchise agreement and RCW 19.100.180 with legal counsel to fully understand their rights and obligations. This review can help identify any potential conflicts between the agreement and state law, ensuring that the franchisee is aware of the protections afforded to them under Washington's Franchise Investment Protection Act. Franchisees should pay close attention to Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, as it summarizes franchise agreement provisions that are subject to state law.