What is the condition for the Washington Addendum to be considered an integral part of the Chicken Guy Franchise Agreement?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 17: RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION]
Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Development Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect.
This Addendum may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Addendum by facsimile and any other electronic transmission (including PDF) shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Addendum.
[Signatures follow on next page.]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed, sealed and delivered this Addendum as of the day and year first above written.
CHICKEN GUY (FRANCHISOR), LLC
Print Name: DEVELOPER: Print Name:
WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND RELATED AGREEMENTS
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 40–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Chicken Guy Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum becomes an integral part of the Franchise Agreement under specific conditions related to the location of the franchise or the franchisee's residency. Specifically, the addendum is integrated into the Franchise Agreement if the offer or sale of the franchise was made in Washington, if the franchisee is a resident of Washington, or if the franchised restaurant is located or operated, or the protected area is situated, in Washington.
This means that if any of these conditions are met, the Washington Addendum, which likely contains specific legal provisions and modifications to the standard Franchise Agreement to comply with Washington state law, will apply to the franchise relationship. This ensures that Chicken Guy franchises operating in Washington, or sold to Washington residents, adhere to the state's franchise regulations.
For a prospective Chicken Guy franchisee, this highlights the importance of understanding which state's laws and addenda govern their agreement. If a franchisee meets any of the listed conditions, they should carefully review the Washington Addendum to understand their rights and obligations under Washington law, as these may differ from the standard Chicken Guy Franchise Agreement or the laws of other states.