If I purchase a Bath Tune Up franchise in Washington, does the agreement guarantee success?
Bath_Tune_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
2.9 Washington
The following provisions apply to you if your State is Washington:
Section 2.1 of the Franchise Agreement is revised to remove the following language:
Nothing contained in this Agreement may be interpreted as a guarantee of success.
Section 3.3 of the Franchise Agreement is revised to remove the following language:
Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisee's selection of the location is based on Franchisee's own independent investigation of the suitability of the location and that Franchisor's approval is not a guarantee or promise of success.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bath Tune Up Franchise Disclosure Document, if you purchase a franchise in Washington, the franchise agreement does not guarantee success. The standard franchise agreement includes language stating that nothing in the agreement should be interpreted as a guarantee of success. However, for franchisees in Washington, this specific clause is removed from the agreement.
Additionally, the standard agreement states that the franchisor's approval of a location is not a guarantee or promise of success. This language is also removed from the agreement for Bath Tune Up franchisees in Washington.
While these clauses are removed, it's important to note that this revision does not imply a guarantee of success for Bath Tune Up franchisees in Washington. It simply means that the franchise agreement explicitly avoids making such a claim. The success of the franchise will depend on various factors, including the franchisee's efforts, market conditions, and adherence to the Bath Tune Up system.