For Bb.Q Chicken franchisees in Washington, what does the franchisee acknowledge regarding representations of performance (financial or otherwise) for the franchised business?
Bb_Q_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
FRANCHISEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
NOT FOR USE IN CALIFORNIA, MARYLAND, AND WASHINGTON
'Do not sign if the franchisee is a Maryland resident or if the franchised business will be located within the State of Maryland.
Acknowledgement of the truthfulness of the statements below are an inducement for the Franchisor to enter into a Franchise Agreement (or Multi-Unit Development 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 (or developer) 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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–283)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Bb.Q Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document includes an exhibit with a Franchisee Acknowledgement Statement. However, this specific statement is not for use in California, Maryland, or Washington. Therefore, the document excerpt does not specify what acknowledgement a franchisee in Washington would make regarding representations of performance.
Because the standard Franchisee Acknowledgement Statement is not applicable to Washington, prospective Bb.Q Chicken franchisees in Washington should seek clarification from the franchisor regarding what specific acknowledgements or disclaimers they will be required to make concerning financial or performance representations.
It would be prudent for a potential franchisee to understand their rights and obligations under Washington state law regarding reliance on franchisor statements, especially those related to potential financial performance. This information is crucial for making an informed investment decision.