Under what circumstances does the Washington Addendum 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.
- Conflict of Laws. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
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 an integral part of the franchise agreement and modifies the Franchise Disclosure Document and all related agreements. This addendum applies under the following conditions:
First, if the offer to sell a Chesters franchise is accepted within the state of Washington, the addendum is applicable. Second, the addendum applies if the purchaser of the Chesters franchise is a resident of Washington. Finally, the Washington Addendum is applicable if the franchised business that is the subject of the sale is to be located or operated, either wholly or partly, within Washington.
This means that prospective Chesters franchisees should carefully review the Washington Addendum if any of these conditions are met, as it contains provisions specific to Washington law that may affect their rights and obligations under the franchise agreement. For example, in the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will take precedence.