What conditions must be met for the Washington Addendum to apply to 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 is incorporated into the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements. This addendum applies under the following conditions:
First, the offer to sell a Chesters franchise must be accepted in Washington. Second, the purchaser of the Chesters franchise must be a resident of Washington. Third, the franchised Chesters business that is the subject of the sale is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington.
This means that if a prospective Chesters franchisee meets any of these conditions, the Washington Addendum will be an integral part of their franchise agreement. This addendum modifies the standard franchise agreement to comply with Washington state law, potentially providing additional protections and rights to the franchisee. Franchisees should carefully review the Washington Addendum to understand how it alters the standard Chesters franchise agreement and what specific rights and obligations it provides under Washington law.