Does the Washington addendum to the Augusta Lawn Care franchise agreement require acknowledgement of receipt?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The undersigned acknowledges receipt of this Agreement and the Franchise Disclosure Document, with exhibits, at least fourteen (14) calendar days (unless otherwise required by applicable law) before execution of this Agreement or Your payment of any monies to us refundable or otherwise.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) does not explicitly state that the Washington addendum requires acknowledgement of receipt. However, the franchise agreement itself includes a general receipt acknowledgement.
The standard franchise agreement for Augusta Lawn Care requires the franchisee to acknowledge receipt of the agreement and the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), including all exhibits, at least 14 calendar days before signing the agreement or paying any money to Augusta Lawn Care. This acknowledgement confirms that the franchisee has had sufficient time to review the documents and seek advice from advisors.
While the FDD mentions that Washington state law governs the interpretation and construction of the agreement, it does not specify whether Washington requires a separate acknowledgement form or clause within any state-specific addendum. A prospective Augusta Lawn Care franchisee in Washington should confirm with Augusta Lawn Care whether the state requires a separate acknowledgement form or clause within any state-specific addendum.