What is the relationship between the Washington Addendum and the Face Foundrie Franchise Disclosure Document?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION OF THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 51–59)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum is an integral part of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), the franchise agreement, and all related agreements. The addendum modifies these documents, overriding any contradictory information within them.
This addendum applies specifically if (a) the offer to sell a Face Foundrie franchise is accepted in Washington, (b) the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington, or (c) the franchised business will be located or operated, either wholly or partly, in Washington.
In essence, the Washington Addendum ensures that the Face Foundrie franchise agreement complies with Washington state laws and protects the rights of franchisees operating in that state. Prospective franchisees in Washington should carefully review this addendum to understand how it alters the standard franchise agreement.