In the event of a conflict of laws, which state's franchise investment protection act prevails for Bft?

According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW, will prevail. This applies to franchisees in Washington state.

This means that if there is a disagreement between the franchise agreement and Washington state law, the state law will take precedence. This is particularly relevant for Bft franchisees operating in Washington, as it ensures that the protections afforded to them under state law are upheld, even if the franchise agreement attempts to limit those rights.

This clause helps protect Bft franchisees in Washington by ensuring that the franchise agreement cannot override the protections provided by the state's franchise laws. Franchisees should be aware of this provision and understand their rights under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act.