Under what condition are Angry Chickz transfer fees collectable in Washington?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
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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.
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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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Site of Arbitration, Mediation, and/or Litigation.** In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be either in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation.
In addition, if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee may bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.
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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, an addendum specifically for Washington franchisees addresses various legal considerations. This addendum is applicable if the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington, if the purchaser is a resident of Washington, or if the franchised business will be located or operated in Washington. In the event of conflicting laws, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will take precedence.
Furthermore, the addendum states that RCW 19.100.180, which outlines franchisee rights, may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement, especially concerning termination and renewal. Court decisions may also override the franchise agreement. The document also specifies that the site for any arbitration, mediation, or litigation involving a franchise purchased in Washington must be in Washington, or a mutually agreed-upon location, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator.
However, the excerpt does not explicitly state the conditions under which Angry Chickz transfer fees are collectable in Washington. The addendum focuses on governing law, franchisee rights, and legal proceedings, but it does not provide specific details about the transfer fees themselves. For a comprehensive understanding of the conditions for collecting transfer fees, a prospective franchisee should consult the full FDD and seek clarification from Angry Chickz regarding their transfer fee policy in Washington.