What is the definition of 'Franchisee' in the Face Foundrie Washington Addendum?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- WASHINGTON LAW. The following paragraphs are added to the end of the Franchise Agreement:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Face Foundrie FDD, the Washington Addendum to the franchise agreement modifies the standard agreement for franchisees operating in Washington state. The addendum applies if the offer to sell the franchise is accepted in Washington, if the purchaser is a Washington resident, or if the franchised business will be located or operated in Washington. This ensures that Washington state's franchise laws are prioritized in these specific cases.
The Face Foundrie Franchise Agreement is subject to Washington's Franchise Investment Protection Act, which may supersede certain provisions related to the franchisee's relationship with Face Foundrie, particularly concerning termination and renewal. The addendum emphasizes that the terms outlined in Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document are also subject to state law, providing additional protection to franchisees in Washington.
Furthermore, the Washington Addendum addresses dispute resolution, stating that any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington must occur within the state or in a mutually agreed-upon location. Franchisees are also permitted to bring legal action in Washington for issues arising from the sale of franchises or violations of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, reinforcing the legal rights of Face Foundrie franchisees within the state.