What rights does an Angry Chickz franchisee have regarding termination under Washington state law?
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 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.
- 1. 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.
- 2. Franchisee Bill of Rights. RCW 19.100.180 may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning your relationship with the franchisor, including in the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There may also be court decisions that supersede the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning your relationship with the franchisor. Franchise agreement provisions, including those summarized in Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, are subject to state law.
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, Washington state law provides specific protections for franchisees. An addendum to the franchise agreement states that the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act (RCW 19.100) takes precedence over any conflicting provisions in the franchise agreement. This means that the rights and protections granted to franchisees under Washington law cannot be overridden by the standard terms of the Angry Chickz franchise agreement.
Specifically, RCW 19.100.180 may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning the franchisee's relationship with Angry Chickz, including termination and renewal rights. Additionally, court decisions may also supersede the franchise agreement. This indicates that Washington franchisees have certain statutory rights regarding termination and renewal that are protected under state law.
Furthermore, any statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by a franchisee at the start of the franchise relationship cannot waive claims under Washington's franchise law, including claims of fraud. Similarly, franchisees cannot disclaim reliance on statements made by Angry Chickz or its representatives. Any provisions in the franchise agreement that prohibit a franchisee from communicating with regulators are unlawful under RCW 19.100.180(2)(h). These stipulations ensure that franchisees retain their legal rights and ability to report issues to regulatory bodies, regardless of what the standard franchise agreement might state.
In practical terms, a prospective Angry Chickz franchisee in Washington should be aware that the franchise agreement is subject to Washington state law. They should consult with an attorney to understand their rights under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, particularly concerning termination and renewal. Franchisees should also be aware that they cannot waive their rights or be prevented from communicating with regulators, regardless of any conflicting terms in the franchise agreement.