Who are the parties involved in the Washington Addendum to the City Publications Franchise Agreement?

According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum to the Franchise Agreement is made between City Publications Franchise Group, Inc. and the franchisee. The addendum serves to amend and revise the existing Franchise Agreement to ensure compliance with the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act. This act's provisions will take precedence in case of any conflict of laws.

This means that franchisees in Washington State will have specific protections and rights under Washington law, potentially superseding some clauses in the standard City Publications Franchise Agreement. These protections extend to areas like termination and renewal of the franchise, as well as dispute resolution processes such as arbitration or mediation, which must occur in Washington State unless otherwise agreed upon.

Prospective City Publications franchisees in Washington should carefully review the addendum and understand how it modifies the standard franchise agreement. It is advisable to seek legal counsel to fully grasp the implications of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act and how it affects their rights and obligations as a franchisee.