In the event of conflicting laws, which law prevails for a Cilantro Taco Grill franchise in Washington?

According to the 2024 Cilantro Taco Grill Franchise Disclosure Document, an addendum to the franchise agreement addresses potential conflicts. Specifically, if there is any conflict or ambiguity between the terms of the addendum and the Franchise Agreement or previous addenda, the terms of the addendum will take precedence. This ensures that the most recent agreements or modifications are controlling.

This clause is significant for prospective Cilantro Taco Grill franchisees as it clarifies the order of precedence among different documents that constitute the franchise agreement. It means that any specific terms negotiated or outlined in the addendum will override conflicting terms in the original agreement or earlier addenda. Franchisees should pay close attention to the terms within any addenda, as these will be the governing rules in case of discrepancies.

However, it is important to note that this clause pertains to conflicts between the addendum and the franchise agreement itself. The FDD does not specify which law prevails if there is a conflict between the franchise agreement (or its addenda) and Washington state law. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Cilantro Taco Grill regarding how such conflicts are resolved and whether the franchise agreement includes provisions addressing compliance with state-specific franchise laws.