In the event of a conflict of laws, which state's franchise investment protection act will prevail for Cinnabon?

According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will prevail in the event of a conflict of laws. Specifically, chapter 19.100 RCW of the Washington law will be the governing statute.

This means that if there is a disagreement about which state's laws should apply to a particular issue, and those laws conflict, the laws of Washington will be used to resolve the conflict. This is particularly relevant for franchisees operating in states other than Georgia, as the franchise agreement is generally governed by Georgia law.

It is important for prospective Cinnabon franchisees to understand which state laws govern their franchise agreement, as this can impact their rights and obligations. Franchisees should consult with an attorney to fully understand the implications of the governing law provision in their franchise agreement.