Where is the agent for service of process located in Washington state for Carvel?

According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit G lists the agent for service of process in Washington as the Director of the Securities Division, Department of Financial Institutions, State of Washington, located at 150 Israel Road in Tumwater, Washington, 98501. This is the entity authorized to receive legal notices on behalf of Carvel in the state.

For a prospective Carvel franchisee, this information is crucial if they ever need to serve legal papers to Carvel. Serving the agent for process ensures that Carvel receives official notification of any legal action. It is important to note that the agent for service of process is not Carvel's headquarters, but rather a designated entity authorized to accept legal notices.

Exhibit H of the 2025 FDD also includes a state addendum that applies to franchisees in Washington, among other states. This addendum specifies that no agreement signed by the franchisee can waive claims under state franchise law or disclaim reliance on statements made by Carvel. This provision is designed to protect franchisees and ensures they retain their legal rights, regardless of any agreements they sign.