What is the purpose of the Washington Addendum to the Batteries Plus Bulbs Franchise Agreement?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| ATTERIES PLUS, L.L.C. | MULTIPLE UNIT FRANCHISEE: |
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WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
This Addendum relates to franchises sold in Washington and is intended to comply with Washington statutes and regulations. In consideration of the execution of the Franchise Agreement, Franchisor and Franchisee agree to amend the Franchise Agreement as follows:
1. Other Modifications.
- A. The State of Washington has a statute, RCW 19.100.180, which may supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the Franchisor, including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There also may be court decisions which may supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the Franchisor, including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
- B. The Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act prohibits a franchisor from requiring a franchisee to assent to a release, assignment, novation, or waiver which would relieve any person from liability imposed by this chapter, except as otherwise permitted by RCW 19.100.220.
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- Construction. In all other respects, the Franchise Agreement will be construed and enforced with its terms.
| BATTERIES PLUS, L.L.C. | FRANCHISEE: |
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FORM RELEASE OF CLAIMS
THIS IS A CURRENT RELEASE FORM THAT GENERALLY WILL BE USED WITH OR INCORPORATED INTO A SEPARATE AGREEMENT. THIS FORM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OVER TIME.
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| ("Franchisee") and ("Guarantors") enter into this Release of Claims ("Agreement"). RECITALS | |
| A. | Batteries Plus and Franchisee entered into a Batteries Plus Franchise Agreement dated , (the "Franchise Agreement"). |
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Source: Item 17 — Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution (FDD pages 49–53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Batteries Plus Bulbs Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum to the Franchise Agreement is designed to ensure compliance with Washington state statutes and regulations. This addendum modifies the standard franchise agreement to reflect specific legal requirements in Washington.
For franchisees in Washington, the addendum addresses key areas such as franchise termination and renewal, acknowledging that Washington state law (RCW 19.100.180) and court decisions may supersede the standard Franchise Agreement. This means that certain provisions in the standard agreement might not be enforceable in Washington if they conflict with state law. The addendum also protects franchisees by preventing Batteries Plus Bulbs from requiring them to sign releases or waivers that would relieve the company from liabilities imposed by the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, except as permitted by RCW 19.100.220.
Additionally, a separate Washington Addendum exists for the Multiple Unit Franchise Agreement, also aimed at complying with Washington statutes and regulations. This addendum includes a provision stating that the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act prohibits Batteries Plus Bulbs from requiring a franchisee to agree to releases, assignments, novations, or waivers that would relieve any person from liability, except as permitted by RCW 19.100.220. Both addenda ensure that Batteries Plus Bulbs franchisees in Washington receive the protections afforded to them under state law.
In practical terms, these addenda mean that prospective Batteries Plus Bulbs franchisees in Washington should carefully review both the standard Franchise Agreement and the Washington-specific addendum to understand their rights and obligations under state law. It is advisable to consult with an attorney to fully understand the implications of these provisions and how they may affect the franchise relationship.