In the event of a conflict of laws, which law prevails for a Cinnaholic franchise?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, AND ALL RELATED AGREEMENTS
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.
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Conflict of Laws.** In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 27–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnaholic Franchise Disclosure Document, specifically the addendum required by the state of Washington, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, chapter 19.100 RCW, will prevail in the event of a conflict of laws. This applies if the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington, the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington, and/or the franchised business is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington. This means that if there is a disagreement between the franchise agreement and Washington law, Washington law will be followed.
This is a significant protection for franchisees in Washington, as it ensures that they are not bound by franchise agreement terms that violate state law. It also highlights the importance of franchisees understanding the specific laws of their state, as these laws can override the terms of the franchise agreement. This type of clause is common to protect franchisees from unfavorable terms in the franchise agreement that might conflict with state-specific franchise laws.
For a prospective Cinnaholic franchisee in Washington, this means that the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act provides an additional layer of protection. Franchisees should familiarize themselves with this Act to understand their rights and obligations. This clause ensures that Cinnaholic franchisees operating in Washington will have the benefit of Washington's franchise laws, regardless of what the standard franchise agreement might say.