Under what circumstances does the Washington Addendum apply to a Cinnabon franchise agreement?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, are incorporated into, and modify the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements regardless of anything to the contrary contained therein. 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.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 114–399)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum is an integral part of the franchise agreement and modifies the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements. This addendum applies under the following conditions:
First, if the offer to sell a Cinnabon franchise is accepted in Washington. This means that if a prospective franchisee in Washington agrees to purchase a franchise, the addendum is applicable.
Second, the Washington Addendum applies if the purchaser of the Cinnabon franchise is a resident of Washington, regardless of where the offer was made or accepted.
Third, the addendum is applicable if the Cinnabon franchised business is to be located or operated, either wholly or partly, in Washington. This ensures that any Cinnabon location within the state is subject to the specific legal considerations outlined in the addendum.