Does the Washington State Addenda modify Section 1.F. of the Cool Binz Franchise Agreement?
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)
The 2025 Cool Binz Franchise Disclosure Document includes a Washington State Addenda that does not specifically mention Section 1.F of the Franchise Agreement. However, the addendum does state that in the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW, will take precedence. Additionally, RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the franchise agreement in areas of termination and renewal.
This means that while Section 1.F isn't directly modified, certain Washington state laws could override aspects of the franchise agreement, including those potentially within Section 1.F, if a conflict arises. It also indicates that court decisions may also supersede the Franchise Agreement in areas of termination and renewal.
For a prospective Cool Binz franchisee in Washington, this implies that the standard terms of the franchise agreement are subject to local legal requirements. It would be prudent to consult with a legal professional to understand the specific implications of these state laws on all sections of the franchise agreement, including Section 1.F, to ensure full compliance and awareness of their rights and obligations under both the franchise agreement and Washington state law.