What is the purpose of the Washington Amendment to the Engel & Volkers Franchise Agreement?
Engel_Volkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WASHINGTON AMENDMENT TO ENGEL & VÖLKERS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
This Amendment pertains to franchises sold in the State of Washington that are subject to the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act (the "Act") and is for the purpose of complying with Washington statutes and regulations. Signing this Amendment where the jurisdictional requirements of the Act are not met does not subject the parties to the provisions of the Act. Notwithstanding anything which may be contained in the body of the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the Agreement is amended as follows:
Franchisor and Franchisee hereby agree that the Franchise Agreement dated
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 88)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Engel & Volkers Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Amendment to the Engel & Volkers Franchise Agreement is designed to ensure compliance with Washington state laws and regulations. Specifically, it pertains to franchises sold in Washington that are subject to the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act (the "Act").
The amendment explicitly states that signing it in situations where the jurisdictional requirements of the Act are not met does not subject the parties to the Act's provisions. This means that the amendment is only applicable if the franchise is indeed governed by Washington's franchise laws.
The amendment also indicates that it may modify specific sections of the main Franchise Agreement. For example, Section 14.1 of the Franchise Agreement may be amended. Furthermore, the amendment addresses specific restrictions prohibited by Washington law, such as those related to soliciting or hiring employees of other franchisees or the franchisor, ensuring that any conflicting provisions in the franchise agreement are void and unenforceable in Washington.