Can RCW 19.100.180 supersede the Care Plus Medical Ucc franchise agreement in Washington?
Care_Plus_Medical_Ucc Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the franchise 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 franchise agreement in your relationship with the franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 41–119)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Care Plus Medical Ucc Franchise Disclosure Document, RCW 19.100.180 may indeed supersede the franchise agreement in Washington. Specifically, the Washington Addendum to the Disclosure Document states that the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW, will prevail in the event of a conflict of laws.
This means that certain aspects of the franchise agreement, particularly those related to termination and renewal, could be subject to the stipulations outlined in RCW 19.100.180. Additionally, court decisions in Washington may also take precedence over the franchise agreement, especially in matters concerning termination and renewal.
For a prospective Care Plus Medical Ucc franchisee in Washington, this is an important consideration. It suggests that the standard terms of the franchise agreement might not always be the final word, and the franchisee should be aware of their rights and protections under Washington state law. It would be prudent for potential franchisees to consult with legal counsel to fully understand the implications of RCW 19.100.180 and how it might affect their franchise relationship.