Under what condition does the amendment regarding the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act apply to Brueggers Bagels?

According to Brueggers Bagels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Amendment to the License Agreement applies only if the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Wash. Rev. Code Chapter 19.100, would apply independently without referring to this amendment. This condition ensures that the amendment's provisions are only triggered when the state law itself is applicable, preventing the amendment from creating obligations or rights where none would otherwise exist under Washington law.

This means that the standard Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act must already be in effect for the specific situation, separate from any influence of the amendment itself. This could include scenarios such as the location of the franchise being within Washington state, or the franchisee being a resident of Washington. The amendment serves to clarify and supplement the existing protections under the Act, rather than creating new ones.

For a prospective Brueggers Bagels franchisee in Washington, this condition is important because it clarifies the scope of the additional protections and modifications provided by the amendment. It ensures that these provisions only come into play when the franchisee is already entitled to the protections of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act. Franchisees should consult with legal counsel to determine whether the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act applies independently to their specific circumstances.