Is the acknowledgement form for Bb.Q Chicken franchisees applicable in Washington?
Bb_Q_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
FRANCHISEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
FOR USE BY WASHINGTON FRANCHISEES ONLY
Acknowledgement of the truthfulness of the statements below are an inducement for the Franchisor to enter into a Franchise Agreement. Notify Franchisor immediately, prior to acknowledgment, if any statement below is incomplete or incorrect.
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
Acknowledgement does not waive any liability the franchisor may have under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, RCW 19.100, and the rules adopted thereunder.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–283)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bb.Q Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are two acknowledgement forms. One form is not for use in California, Maryland, and Washington. However, there is a separate acknowledgement form specifically for use by Washington franchisees.
This means that if you are opening a Bb.Q Chicken franchise in Washington, you must use the acknowledgement form that is designated "FOR USE BY WASHINGTON FRANCHISEES ONLY." Using the incorrect form could have legal ramifications, as the acknowledgement serves as an inducement for Bb.Q Chicken to enter into the franchise agreement.
The acknowledgement form for Washington franchisees includes a statement that signing it does not waive any liability the franchisor may have under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, RCW 19.100, and the rules adopted thereunder. This provides additional protection to franchisees in Washington.