What agreements are modified by the Washington Addendum for a Chesters franchise?
Chesters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, FRANCHISE REPRESENTATIONS, AND RELATED AGREEMENTS
The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, are incorporated into, and modify the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements regardless of anything to the contrary contained therein. This Addendum applies if: (a) the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington; (b) the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington; and/or (c) the franchised business that is the subject of the sale is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 48–197)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chesters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum modifies several agreements. Specifically, the addendum becomes an integral part of, is incorporated into, and modifies the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements. This modification applies if the offer to sell a Chesters franchise is accepted in Washington, the purchaser is a resident of Washington, or the franchised business is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington.
This means that any Chesters franchisee operating in Washington State will have their franchise agreement and related documents subject to the provisions outlined in the Washington Addendum. This addendum ensures that Washington State's franchise laws are prioritized in the event of any conflict.
Several clauses within the Washington Addendum may supersede the original agreements. For example, the Franchisee Bill of Rights (RCW 19.100.180) may take precedence over termination and renewal terms in the franchise agreement. Similarly, any clause that restricts a franchisee's ability to communicate with regulators is void and unenforceable in Washington. Furthermore, the addendum dictates that arbitration or mediation sites must be in Washington, unless otherwise agreed upon.
Chesters franchisees in Washington should carefully review the Washington Addendum to understand how it alters their rights and obligations under the franchise agreement. It is important to note that Washington law will take precedence over conflicting terms in the standard franchise agreement, particularly regarding termination, renewal, and dispute resolution.