Does the Washington Addendum modify the entire Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum does modify the entire document. The addendum becomes an integral part of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and modifies it, regardless of any contradictory information within the original document. This modification applies specifically if the franchise offer is accepted in Washington, the purchaser is a Washington resident, or the franchised business will operate in Washington.
Several specific provisions are addressed within the Washington Addendum. In case of conflicting laws, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will take precedence. The addendum also clarifies that RCW 19.100.180, which concerns franchisee rights, may supersede parts of the franchise agreement, especially regarding termination and renewal. Additionally, court decisions can also override the franchise agreement terms related to the franchisee-franchisor relationship.
Furthermore, the addendum specifies that any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington must occur within the state, or at a mutually agreed location, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator. The franchisee also has the right to bring legal action in Washington if it arises from the sale of the franchise or violates the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, provided litigation isn't precluded by the franchise agreement.