What are the specific disclosure document delivery requirements for Buns On Fire franchises in Washington?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In recognition of the requirements of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Wash. Rev. Code §§ 19.100.180, the Franchise Disclosure Document for Buns on Fire, in connection with the offer and sale of franchises for use in the State of Washington shall be amended to include the following:
- Item 17, "Renewal, Termination, Transfer and Dispute Resolution," shall be amended by the addition of the following paragraphs at the conclusion of the Item:
The state of Washington has a statute, RCW 19.100.180, which may supersede the license 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 license agreement in your relationship with the franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your license.
In any arbitration involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration site shall be either in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration, or as determined by the arbitrator.
In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW shall prevail.
A release or waiver of rights executed by a franchisee shall not include rights under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act except when executed pursuant to a negotiated settlement after the agreement is in effect and where the parties are represented by independent counsel. Provisions such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, rights or remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial may not be enforceable.
Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect the franchisor's reasonable estimated or actual costs in effecting a transfer.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, there are specific addendums for franchisees in the state of Washington.
The FDD states that Item 17, concerning "Renewal, Termination, Transfer and Dispute Resolution," is amended for Washington franchisees. According to Wash. Rev. Code §§ 19.100.180, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act may supersede the franchise agreement in areas of termination and renewal. Court decisions may also supersede the license agreement in these areas.
For any arbitration involving a Buns On Fire franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration site must be in Washington, a place mutually agreed upon at the time of arbitration, or as determined by the arbitrator. In the event of conflicting laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW, will take precedence.
A franchisee's release or waiver of rights cannot include rights under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act unless it is part of a negotiated settlement after the agreement is in effect and both parties are represented by independent counsel. Restrictions that unreasonably limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act or rights to a jury trial may not be enforceable. Transfer fees are collectable only to the extent that they reflect Buns On Fire's reasonable estimated or actual costs in effecting a transfer.