What Washington Act provides rights to Basecamp Fitness franchisees?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE 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 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, chapter 19.100 RCW, provides certain rights to Basecamp Fitness franchisees in Washington. Specifically, in the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of this Act will take precedence over the franchise agreement.
Furthermore, RCW 19.100.180, also known as the Franchisee Bill of Rights, may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning the franchisee's relationship with Basecamp Fitness, particularly in areas of termination and renewal. This means that certain terms in the franchise agreement that might otherwise govern these aspects of the franchise relationship could be overridden by the rights granted under Washington law.
Prospective Basecamp Fitness franchisees in Washington should carefully review both the franchise agreement and the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act to fully understand their rights and obligations. They should also be aware that court decisions may further modify or supersede the franchise agreement, and consulting with an attorney experienced in franchise law is advisable to navigate these complexities.