According to the 2025 Carls Jr. Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum for Washington franchisees is applicable if one or more of the following conditions are met: the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington, the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington, or the franchised business is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington. This addendum modifies the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements, regardless of any conflicting information in those documents.

This means that if a prospective Carls Jr. franchisee in Washington meets any of these conditions, the provisions outlined in the addendum will take precedence over the standard franchise agreement. This could impact various aspects of the franchise agreement, including conflict of laws, franchisee rights, and dispute resolution processes such as arbitration, mediation, and litigation.

Specifically, the addendum highlights that the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act and court decisions may supersede certain provisions in the franchise agreement, especially concerning termination and renewal rights. It also specifies that any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington must occur in Washington, unless otherwise agreed upon. Furthermore, franchisees have the right to bring legal action in Washington related to the sale of franchises or violations of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement.

Prospective Carls Jr. franchisees in Washington should carefully review this addendum to understand how it modifies the standard franchise agreement and what rights and protections are afforded to them under Washington law. It is crucial to be aware of these state-specific provisions to make informed decisions about investing in a Carls Jr. franchise in Washington.