Under what circumstances does the Washington Addendum apply to a Basecamp Fitness franchise?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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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.
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 is an integral part of the franchise agreement and related documents and modifies them. This addendum applies under the following conditions: if the offer to sell a Basecamp Fitness franchise is accepted in Washington, if the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington, or if the franchised business will be located or operated, either wholly or partly, in Washington.
This means that if a prospective Basecamp Fitness franchisee lives in Washington, plans to operate their franchise in Washington, or accepts the franchise offer while in Washington, the specific stipulations outlined in the Washington Addendum will take precedence. These stipulations may address areas such as conflict of laws and franchisee rights, potentially superseding certain provisions in the standard franchise agreement.
Specifically, the addendum states that in the event of conflicting laws, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will take precedence. Additionally, RCW 19.100.180, concerning the Franchisee Bill of Rights, may override provisions in the franchise agreement related to the franchisee's relationship with Basecamp Fitness, including termination and renewal terms. Franchisees should be aware that court decisions may also supersede the franchise agreement.