In the event of conflicting laws, which laws prevail for a Baymont Inn Suites franchise in Washington?
Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, are incorporated into, and modify the Franchise Disclosure Document 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.
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.
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 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 97–443)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum to the Franchise Disclosure Document applies if the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington, the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington, and/or the franchised business is to be located or operated in Washington.
In the event of conflicting laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, chapter 19.100 RCW, will prevail for a Baymont Inn Suites franchise. Additionally, RCW 19.100.180, regarding the Franchisee Bill of Rights, may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning the franchisee's relationship with Baymont Inn Suites, particularly in areas of termination and renewal. Court decisions may also supersede the franchise agreement.
This means that franchisees operating in Washington are subject to specific protections under Washington state law, which take precedence over conflicting terms in the franchise agreement. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act and related regulations to understand their rights and obligations.