For a Bumper Man franchise in Washington, can court decisions supersede the franchise agreement regarding termination and renewal?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
nchisee to waive its right to jury trial, exemplary or punitive damages or class actions may not be enforceable."
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- Section 24(e) of the Franchise Agreement will be supplemented by the addition of the following sentence: "Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section 24(e) to the contrary, the statute of limitations under North Dakota Law applies with respect to claims arising under the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law."
- Except as amended in this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement will be construed and enforced in accordance with its terms.
Each of the undersigned hereby acknowledges having read and understood this Addendum and consents to be bound by all of its terms.
[ Bumper Man, Inc. ]
ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
PURSUANT TO THE RHODE ISLAND FRANCHISE INVESTMENT ACT
This Addendum to the Franchise Agreement between Bumper Man, Inc. ("Franchisor") and ("Franchisee") is dated Capitalized terms not defined in this Addendum have the meanings given in the Franchise Agreement. Notwithstanding anything which may be contained in the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the Franchise Agreement is amended to include the following: 1. Section 19-28.1-14 of the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act provides that: "A provision in a franchise agreement restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside this state or requiring the application of the laws of another state is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under this Act." [ Bumper Man, Inc. ]
WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, AND RELATED AGREEMENTS
| This Addendum to the Franchise Agreement between Bumper Man, Inc. ("Franchisor") and | |
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| ("Franchisee") is dated Capitalized terms not | |
| defined in this Addendum have the meanings given in the Franchise Agreement. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, the excerpts provided do not explicitly address whether court decisions in Washington can supersede the franchise agreement concerning termination and renewal. The documents include addenda for Rhode Island and New York, addressing specific state laws, but there is no similar addendum for Washington. The franchise agreement outlines the terms for termination and renewal in general, but it does not specify how these terms interact with state-specific court decisions.
Item 23 includes addenda to the franchise agreement for Rhode Island and New York, addressing how those states' laws interact with the franchise agreement. The Rhode Island addendum notes that a provision restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside of Rhode Island or requiring the application of the laws of another state is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act. The New York addendum states that nothing in the Franchise Disclosure Document or Franchise Agreement can abrogate or reduce any of Franchisee's rights as provided for under the Minnesota Franchise Investment Law or Franchisee's rights to any procedure, forum or remedies provided for by the laws of the State of Minnesota.
A prospective Bumper Man franchisee in Washington should seek clarification from the franchisor regarding the enforceability of the franchise agreement's termination and renewal clauses in light of Washington state law and court decisions. It would be prudent to consult with a legal professional experienced in franchise law in Washington to understand the extent to which state laws and court rulings may impact the franchise agreement.