In Washington, is Deer Solution allowed to restrict a franchisee from soliciting or hiring employees of other Deer Solution franchisees?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
RCW 49.62.060 prohibits a franchisor from restricting, restraining, or prohibiting a franchisee from (i) soliciting or hiring any employee of a franchisee of the same franchisor or (ii) soliciting or hiring any employee of the franchisor. As a result, any such provisions contained in the Franchise Agreement or elsewhere are void and unenforceable in Washington.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in the state of Washington, Deer Solution is prohibited from restricting a franchisee from soliciting or hiring employees of either another Deer Solution franchisee or Deer Solution itself.
This protection is explicitly stated in the Washington State Franchise Agreement Amendment. The amendment indicates that any provisions within the Franchise Agreement that conflict with this limitation are considered void and unenforceable in Washington. This means that Deer Solution franchisees in Washington have the freedom to recruit and hire employees from other Deer Solution franchisees or from the franchisor without facing legal repercussions or contractual penalties.
This regulation is based on RCW 49.62.060, which aims to promote fair competition and employee mobility within franchise systems. For a prospective Deer Solution franchisee in Washington, this is a significant benefit, as it allows them to attract experienced and qualified personnel from within the Deer Solution network, potentially improving their business operations and growth prospects.