When can Basecamp Fitness collect transfer fees in Washington?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
isor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the Franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
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WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND RELATED AGREEMENTS
The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, are incorporated into, and modify the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements 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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Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 51–55)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum modifies the franchise agreement and related documents if the franchise is offered or accepted in Washington, if the purchaser is a Washington resident, or if the franchised business is located or operated in Washington. This addendum states that franchise agreement provisions, including those in Item 17, are subject to state law.
Item 17 outlines the conditions for transferring a Basecamp Fitness franchise. Generally, Basecamp Fitness will not unreasonably withhold consent to a transfer if certain conditions are met. These conditions include the transferee meeting Basecamp Fitness's standards, executing a new area development agreement, and satisfying all obligations to Basecamp Fitness.
Specifically, a transfer fee of $7,500 is required if the franchisee is transferring the development agreement but has not yet opened any Basecamp Fitness studios. However, the Washington Addendum indicates that the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement, including those related to transfer. Therefore, the ability of Basecamp Fitness to collect transfer fees in Washington is subject to Washington state law, regardless of what is stated in Item 17 of the FDD.