Does the Washington addendum modify the Dryject franchise agreement?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(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.
WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, AND ALL RELATED AGREEMENTS
The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, are incorporated into, and modify the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements regardless of anything to the contrary contained therein. This Addendum applies if: (a) the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington; (b) the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington; and/or (c) the franchised business that is the subject of the sale is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington.
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- Conflict of Laws. In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington
- Franchise Investment Protection Act, chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
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- Franchisee Bill of Rights. RCW 19.100.180 may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning your relationship with the franchisor, including in the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There may also be court decisions that supersede the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning your relationship with the franchisor. Franchise agreement provisions, including those summarized in Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, are subject to state law.
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- Site of Arbitration, Mediation, and/or Litigation. 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.
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Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington addendum does modify the franchise agreement. The addendum forms an integral part of, is incorporated into, and modifies the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements. This applies if the offer to sell a Dryject franchise is accepted in Washington, the purchaser is a resident of Washington, or the franchised business is to be located or operated in Washington.
Specifically, the Dryject FDD states that any provisions in the franchise agreement or elsewhere that are inconsistent with Washington law are void and unenforceable in Washington. The addendum also states that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by a franchisee can waive claims under Washington franchise law or disclaim reliance on statements made by Dryject. This provision supersedes any other term in any document related to the franchise.
Furthermore, any provision in the franchise agreement that prohibits a Dryject franchisee from communicating with or complaining to regulators is inconsistent with the Franchise Disclosure Document and unlawful under Washington law. The FDD also advises franchisees working with franchise brokers to carefully evaluate any information provided by them.