For Bb.Q Chicken franchisees in Washington, what should a franchisee do if any statement in the acknowledgement is incomplete or incorrect?
Bb_Q_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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, a franchisee in Washington is required to notify Bb.Q Chicken immediately if any statement in the Franchisee Acknowledgement Statement is incomplete or incorrect. This notification must occur prior to signing the acknowledgement.
This requirement ensures that all information is accurate before the franchise agreement is finalized. By requiring immediate notification, Bb.Q Chicken aims to address and correct any discrepancies or omissions, which protects both the franchisee and the franchisor from potential misunderstandings or disputes later on.
It is important to note that the acknowledgement does not waive any liability Bb.Q Chicken may have under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act. This means that even after signing the acknowledgement, franchisees retain their rights and protections under Washington state law.