Are there any court decisions that may supersede the Basecamp Fitness franchise agreement or related agreements concerning the relationship with the franchisor?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
his 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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- Franchisee Bill of Rights. RCW 19.100.180 may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning your relationship with the franchisor, including in the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There may also be court decisions that supersede the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning your relationship with the franchisor. Franchise agreement provisions, including those summarized in Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, are subject to state law.
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- Site of Arbitration, Mediation, and/or Litigation. In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be either in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation.
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, court decisions may supersede the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning the relationship with the franchisor. Specifically, the Washington Addendum notes that court decisions may supersede the franchise agreement or related agreements. The California Addendum to the Area Development Agreement also states that court decisions may supersede the Area Development Agreement and the franchisee's relationship with Basecamp Fitness, including in the areas of termination and renewal of the franchise.
These statements indicate that franchisees should be aware that their rights and obligations under the franchise agreement could be affected by court decisions. This is particularly relevant in areas such as termination and renewal, which are critical to the long-term success of the franchise.
Prospective Basecamp Fitness franchisees should consult with legal counsel to understand the potential impact of court decisions on their franchise agreement and relationship with the franchisor. This is especially important if the franchisee is located in Washington or California, as these states have specific addenda addressing this issue.