Under what circumstances is the Apricot Lane franchise agreement addendum required by the state of Washington?
Apricot_Lane Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| This Addendum is made and entered into as of, 20 by and between COUNTRY |
|---|
| VISIONS, INC., |
| a |
| California |
| corporation |
| ("Franchisor"), and |
| , a |
| ("Franchisee"). |
| 1. |
| Background. Franchisor and Franchisee are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement |
| dated, 20 that has been signed concurrently with the signing of this |
| Addendum. This Addendum is annexed to and forms part of the Franchise Agreement. This Addendum is |
| being signed because (a) |
| the offer or sale of the franchise for the Store Franchisee will operate under the |
| Franchise Agreement was made in the State of Washington, (b) |
| Franchisee is a resident of Washington, |
| and/or (c) |
| Store will be located or operated in Washington. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–222)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Apricot Lane's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum to the franchise agreement is required by the state of Washington under specific circumstances. This addendum is signed concurrently with the franchise agreement and becomes a part of it.
The addendum is required if any of the following conditions are met: the offer or sale of the Apricot Lane franchise for the store franchisee will operate under the Franchise Agreement was made in the State of Washington, the franchisee is a resident of Washington, or the store will be located or operated in Washington.
This means that if an individual residing in Washington purchases an Apricot Lane franchise, if the franchise store is to be located in Washington, or if the offer or sale of the franchise occurred in Washington, this addendum must be included as part of the franchise agreement. This ensures that the franchise agreement complies with Washington state laws and protects the franchisee's rights under those laws.