Under what conditions does the Washington Addendum apply to a Chick Fil A franchise agreement?
Chick_Fil_A Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
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- 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 103–600)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chick Fil A's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum is applicable under specific conditions related to the location and residency of the franchisee. The addendum modifies the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements, regardless of any conflicting information within those documents.
The Washington Addendum applies if any of the following conditions are met: (a) the offer to sell a Chick Fil 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.
Furthermore, the FDD states that in the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, chapter 19.100 RCW, will take precedence. This ensures that Chick Fil A franchisees operating in Washington are protected by Washington state law.