What Washington state statute may supersede the Bonchon Franchise Agreement regarding termination and renewal?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The state of Washington has a statute, RCW 19.100.180 which may supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the Franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
There may also be court decisions which may supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the Franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, for franchisees in Washington state, the statute RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the Bonchon Franchise Agreement, particularly in matters of termination and renewal. This means that certain provisions within the franchise agreement that conflict with this Washington state law may not be enforceable. Additionally, court decisions in Washington could also take precedence over the franchise agreement in these areas.
This statute is part of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, and its provisions will prevail over any inconsistent terms in Bonchon's franchise disclosure document or franchise agreement. This protection extends to the Software License Agreement as well, ensuring that the same statute may supersede it in matters of termination and renewal.
For a prospective Bonchon franchisee in Washington, this is a crucial safeguard. It ensures that the franchisee's rights regarding termination and renewal are protected by state law, even if the franchise agreement contains conflicting terms. Franchisees should be aware of RCW 19.100.180 and how it may affect their franchise relationship, especially concerning the continuation of their Bonchon business.