What is the purpose of the Washington Addendum to the Bumble Roofing Franchise Agreement?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The waiver in Section 15.3 of the Franchise Agreement does not apply with respect to claims arising under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, RCW 19.100, and the rules adopted thereunder.
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
Section 1.1, 1.2, and 1.8 of the Franchise Agreement is deleted.
Section 14.4 of the Franchise Agreement is deleted.
Section 21.1, 21.2, 21.3, 21.4, and 21.5 of the Franchise Agreement is deleted.
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- Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Franchise Agreement.
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- Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect.
This Addendum is being entered into in connection with the Franchise Agreement. In the event of any conflict between this Addendum and the Franchise Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Addendum shall apply.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 43–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum to the Bumble Roofing Franchise Agreement addresses specific legal requirements and protections for franchisees operating in Washington state. The addendum modifies certain sections of the standard franchise agreement to ensure compliance with the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, RCW 19.100, and its associated rules.
Specifically, the addendum ensures that franchisees do not waive their rights to claims arising under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, including claims related to fraud in the inducement. It also prevents franchisees from disclaiming reliance on statements made by Bumble Roofing or its representatives. This means that any statements, questionnaires, or acknowledgments signed by the franchisee cannot be used to waive these rights or disclaim reliance on the franchisor's statements.
The Washington Addendum also deletes specific sections of the standard Bumble Roofing Franchise Agreement, including Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.8, 14.4, and 21.1 through 21.5. In case of any conflict between the addendum and the franchise agreement, the terms of the addendum will take precedence. This ensures that the franchisee's rights under Washington law are protected and that the franchise agreement complies with state regulations.