Under what circumstances does the Washington FDD Amendment apply to a Bee Organized franchise?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
In addition, if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee may bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.
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- General Release.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–218)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bee Organized's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington FDD Amendment applies under specific conditions related to the franchise's location and the franchisee's residency. The amendment is considered an integral part of the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements, regardless of any conflicting information within those documents.
The Washington FDD Amendment is applicable if any of the following conditions are met: (a) the offer to sell a Bee Organized franchise is accepted in Washington, (b) the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington, or (c) the franchised business that is the subject of the sale is to be located or operated, either wholly or partly, in Washington. This means that even if the franchisee lives outside of Washington, but the business operates there, the amendment applies. Similarly, if the offer to sell the franchise is accepted in Washington, the amendment is in effect, regardless of where the franchisee lives or where the business operates.
This amendment also addresses potential conflicts of law, stating that the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, chapter 19.100 RCW, will take precedence in such cases. Furthermore, RCW 19.100.180, also known as the Franchisee Bill of Rights, may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning the franchisee's relationship with Bee Organized, particularly in areas of termination and renewal. The amendment also specifies that in any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the site will be in Washington or a mutually agreed-upon location. If litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee may bring an action in Washington if it arises out of or is connected with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act.