Under what circumstances does the Washington Addendum to the Disclosure Document apply to an Atwell Suites franchise?

According to the 2025 Atwell Suites Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum applies under specific conditions related to the franchise offer, the franchisee's residency, or the location of the franchised business.

The addendum is applicable if the offer to sell the Atwell Suites franchise is accepted within the state of Washington. It also applies if the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington, regardless of where the offer was accepted. Furthermore, the Washington Addendum is relevant if the Atwell Suites hotel that is the subject of the franchise sale is to be located or operated, either wholly or partly, within Washington state.

This means that prospective Atwell Suites franchisees should carefully review the Washington Addendum if any of these conditions are met, as it contains specific provisions and legal protections under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act. These provisions cover aspects such as the site of arbitration, mediation, or litigation, general releases, statutes of limitations, waiver of jury trials, and franchisee bill of rights, ensuring that franchisees operating in Washington have certain rights and recourses under Washington law.