Does the Washington Addendum for Christies International Real Estate modify the License Agreement in its entirety?
Christies_International_Real_Estate Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Note for Washington Release – add the following to Section 1, at the end of the first sentence: "excluding only such claims arising under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act."]
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–177)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Christies International Real Estate FDD, the Washington Addendum does not modify the License Agreement in its entirety. Instead, it appears that the addendum only applies to specific sections or clauses within the agreement.
The FDD includes an exhibit that lists state-specific addenda to the license agreement, including one for Washington. The note for the Washington release indicates that a specific clause is to be added to Section 1 of the agreement, pertaining to claims arising under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act.
This suggests that the Washington Addendum is designed to address specific legal requirements or provisions unique to Washington state franchise law, rather than rewriting the entire License Agreement. Prospective franchisees in Washington should carefully review the addendum to understand how it modifies specific sections of the License Agreement and how it affects their rights and obligations under Washington law.