What agreements are modified by the Washington Addendum for a Beem Light Sauna franchise?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AND RELATED AGREEMENTS
The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, are incorporated into, and modify the Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement, the Development 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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 71–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beem Light Sauna Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum modifies several agreements. Specifically, the addendum is an integral part of, is incorporated into, and modifies the Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement, the Development Agreement, and all related agreements. This modification applies if the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington, if the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington, or if the franchised business is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington.
This means that if a prospective Beem Light Sauna franchisee lives in Washington or plans to operate their franchise there, the terms of their Franchise Agreement, Development Agreement (if applicable), and even the Franchise Disclosure Document itself are subject to change based on the Washington Addendum. This addendum takes precedence over any conflicting terms in those documents.
Two specific areas of modification are highlighted in the excerpt. First, in the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will take precedence. Second, RCW 19.100.180, which is the Franchisee Bill of Rights in Washington, may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning the franchisee's relationship with Beem Light Sauna, particularly in areas of termination and renewal. Court decisions may also supersede the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning the relationship with the franchisor. Franchise agreement provisions, including those summarized in Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, are subject to state law.
Prospective Beem Light Sauna franchisees in Washington should carefully review the Washington Addendum and understand how it modifies the standard franchise agreements. They should also be aware of their rights under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act and the Franchisee Bill of Rights, as these may provide additional protections or impose different requirements than the standard franchise agreement.