When is it permissible for Bee Organized to repurchase a franchisee's business in Washington?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Each provision of this amendment shall be effective only to the extent, with respect to such provision, that the jurisdictional requirements of North Dakota Law are met independently without reference to this amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed and delivered this North Dakota amendment to Bee Organized Enterprises, LLC Franchise Agreement on the same date as the Franchise Agreement was executed.
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WASHINGTON FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Amendments to the Bee Organized Franchise Agreement:
The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, are incorporated into, and modify the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Site of Arbitration, Mediation, and/or Litigation. In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be either in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–218)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bee Organized Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Franchise Agreement Amendment indicates specific legal provisions that affect the franchise agreement in Washington.
The amendment states that the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act (chapter 19.100 RCW) will take precedence if there are conflicting laws. Additionally, RCW 19.100.180, which includes a Franchisee Bill of Rights, may supersede the franchise agreement, especially concerning termination and renewal. Court decisions may also override the franchise agreement.
The FDD also notes that any provision prohibiting a franchisee from communicating with or complaining to regulators is unlawful under RCW 19.100.180(2)(h). This means that Bee Organized franchisees in Washington have specific legal protections that could influence the circumstances under which Bee Organized could repurchase a franchise.
Prospective franchisees in Washington should be aware of these state-specific legal protections, as they modify the standard franchise agreement and could impact their rights and obligations. It would be prudent to consult with a legal professional familiar with Washington franchise law to fully understand the implications of these provisions.