Does the Washington State addendum modify the Clear Pest Pros Franchise Disclosure Document?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WASHINGTON STATE ADDENDA TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, DISCLOSURE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE AND OTHER 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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 67–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Clear Pest Pros' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington State Addenda does modify the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements. The addendum applies if the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington, if the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington, and/or if the franchised business that is the subject of the sale is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington.
This means that if a prospective Clear Pest Pros franchisee meets any of the listed conditions related to Washington State, the provisions of the Washington State Addendum will be integrated into their Franchise Disclosure Document and franchise agreement. These provisions will take precedence over any conflicting terms in the standard agreements.
It is important for potential Clear Pest Pros franchisees in Washington to carefully review the Washington State Addendum to understand how it modifies the standard franchise agreement and disclosure document. This ensures they are aware of any specific rights, obligations, or legal considerations that apply to them as franchisees operating in Washington.