Under what circumstances does the Washington Addendum apply to a Basecamp Fitness franchise agreement?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements. This addendum modifies these documents, regardless of any conflicting information they may contain.
The Washington 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, intends to operate their franchise in Washington, or accepts the franchise offer while in Washington, the provisions of the Washington Addendum will take precedence. This addendum also highlights the importance of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, which will take precedence in case of conflicting laws. Additionally, the Franchisee Bill of Rights in Washington may supersede certain provisions in the franchise agreement, particularly concerning termination and renewal.