In Washington state, which department handles franchise-related inquiries for Bang Cookies?
Bang_Cookies Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
nother state is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act.
- B. Any general release as a condition of renewal, termination or transfer will be void with respect to claims under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act.
Virginia FDD Amendment
Amendments to the Bang Cookies Franchise Disclosure Document
Item 17, "Renewal, Termination, Transfer and Dispute Resolution," Item 17(h) is supplemented by the addition of the following:
Under Section 13.1-564 of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act, it is unlawful for a franchisor to cancel a franchise without reasonable cause. If any grounds for default or termination stated in Bang Cookies Franchise Agreement do not constitute "reasonable cause," as that term may be defined in the Virginia Retail Franchising Act or the laws of Virginia, that provision may not be enforceable.
Washington FDD Amendment
Amendments to the Bang Cookies Franchise Disclosure Document
In recognition of the Washington State Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW, the following amendments are made to the Franchise Disclosure Document:
- In any arbitration involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration site shall be either in the State of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or as determined by the arbitrator.
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- In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW shall prevail.
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- A release or waiver of rights executed by a franchisee shall not include rights under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act except when executed pursuant to a negotiated settlement after the agreement is in effect and where the parties are represented by independent counsel. Provisions such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, rig
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 56–245)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
The 2024 Bang Cookies Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) includes amendments specific to Washington State, acknowledging the Washington State Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW. While these amendments address various legal considerations such as arbitration sites, conflict of laws, waivers of rights, transfer fees, and non-competition agreements, they do not explicitly state which specific Washington state department handles franchise-related inquiries.
However, the FDD does mention that if the document contains false or misleading statements, or a material omission, it should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. 20580 and the applicable state administrator identified Exhibit A of this Disclosure Document.
To determine which department in Washington handles franchise-related inquiries, prospective Bang Cookies franchisees should refer to Exhibit A of the FDD, which lists the state administrators. If the information is not present in Exhibit A, it is recommended to contact Bang Cookies directly to obtain the contact information for the relevant Washington State department.