What law governs the relationship between Cool Binz and its franchisees in Washington?
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 the 2025 Cool Binz Franchise Disclosure Document, the relationship between Cool Binz and its franchisees in Washington is governed by the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of this Act will take precedence.
Specifically, RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the franchise agreement, particularly in areas concerning termination and renewal of the franchise. Additionally, court decisions may also supersede the franchise agreement in matters of termination and renewal.
This means that prospective Cool Binz franchisees in Washington should be aware that certain aspects of their franchise agreement may be subject to the stipulations of Washington state law, potentially overriding the terms outlined in the franchise agreement itself. Franchisees should familiarize themselves with the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act to understand their rights and obligations under state law, especially concerning termination and renewal.