In the event of conflicting laws regarding a Cool Binz franchise in Washington, which laws will prevail?
Cool_Binz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
- In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the Franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
There may also be court decisions which may supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the Franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 63–238)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cool Binz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington State Addenda to the Franchise Agreement addresses the issue of conflicting laws. Specifically, in the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW, will take precedence.
This means that if any part of the franchise agreement clashes with the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, the Act will govern the relationship between the franchisee and Cool Binz. This protection extends to areas including the termination and renewal of the franchise, as RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the Franchise Agreement in these matters.
Furthermore, court decisions in Washington may also override the Franchise Agreement, particularly concerning termination and renewal. Therefore, prospective Cool Binz franchisees in Washington should be aware that their rights are strongly influenced and protected by Washington state laws and judicial precedents, which may provide greater protection than the standard terms of the franchise agreement.