What is the name of the Act referenced in the Washington addendum for a Crisp & Green franchise?
Crisp_Green Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 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.
In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be either in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation. In addition, if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee may bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 66–252)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Crisp & Green Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington addendum references the "Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW". This act is relevant to franchisees operating in Washington state.
Specifically, the addendum states that in the event of conflicting laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will take precedence. Furthermore, RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the franchise agreement, particularly in matters of termination and renewal. Court decisions may also override the franchise agreement in these areas.
Additionally, the addendum stipulates that any arbitration or mediation involving a Crisp & Green franchise purchased in Washington must occur within the state, or at a mutually agreed-upon location, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator. Franchisees also have the right to bring legal action in Washington for issues arising from the sale of franchises or violations of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, provided litigation isn't precluded by the franchise agreement.