Under what circumstances does the Washington addendum to the Baymont Inn Suites FDD apply?
Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE 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 the 2025 Baymont Inn Suites Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum is an integral part of, and modifies the FDD. The addendum applies under the following conditions:
First, the addendum applies if the offer to sell a Baymont Inn Suites franchise is accepted in Washington. Second, it applies if the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington. Finally, the Washington addendum applies if the franchised business that is the subject of the sale is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington.
Furthermore, in the event of conflicting laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, chapter 19.100 RCW, will take precedence. RCW 19.100.180, which concerns franchisee rights, may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement or related agreements regarding the franchisee's relationship with Baymont Inn Suites, particularly in areas of termination and renewal. Court decisions may also supersede the franchise agreement. All franchise agreement provisions, including those summarized in Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, are subject to state law.