In Washington, what law prevails in the event of a conflict of laws related to a Crave Cookies franchise?
Crave_Cookies Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 47–194)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave Cookies' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW, will prevail if there is a conflict of laws regarding a Crave Cookies franchise in Washington.
This means that the specific laws of Washington State are designed to protect franchisees, and these laws take precedence over any conflicting terms in the franchise agreement. This protection extends to areas such as termination and renewal of the franchise agreement, where RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the agreement's original terms. Additionally, court decisions in Washington could also override the franchise agreement in these areas.
Furthermore, any statements, questionnaires, or acknowledgments signed by a franchisee cannot waive claims under Washington's franchise law, including claims related to fraud in the inducement, or disclaim reliance on statements made by Crave Cookies. This provision overrides any conflicting terms in any document related to the franchise agreement, ensuring that franchisees retain their rights under Washington law.