Who is authorized to receive service of process for Boulder Designs in Washington?

According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company authorizes specific state agencies to receive service of process on its behalf. For the state of Washington, the authorized agency is the Department of Financial Institutions Securities Division. Their address is P.O. Box 41200, Olympia, Washington 98504-1200, and their phone number is (360) 902-8760.

This means that if someone needs to legally serve Boulder Designs with a lawsuit or other legal notice in Washington, they can do so by delivering the documents to the Department of Financial Institutions Securities Division at the provided address. This ensures that Boulder Designs receives official notification of any legal proceedings against them in that state.

It is common practice for franchisors to designate a registered agent or a state agency to receive service of process in states where they operate. This simplifies the legal process and ensures that the franchisor is properly notified of any legal actions. Prospective franchisees should be aware of these designated agents in their state, as it could be relevant if they ever need to take legal action against the franchisor.