Under what condition are Face Foundrie transfer fees collectable in Washington?

According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, transfer fees in Washington are collectable only if they reflect the franchisor's reasonable estimated or actual costs associated with processing the transfer. This means Face Foundrie cannot charge an arbitrary or inflated transfer fee. The fee must be directly tied to the expenses Face Foundrie incurs while facilitating the transfer of the franchise to a new owner.

For a prospective Face Foundrie franchisee in Washington, this provides some protection against excessive transfer fees. If Face Foundrie attempts to charge a transfer fee that seems unreasonable, the franchisee has grounds to challenge it. They can request a breakdown of the costs that make up the fee to ensure it aligns with the franchisor's actual expenses.

This condition is specific to Washington due to the state's franchise laws, which aim to protect franchisees from unfair practices. Franchisees should be aware of this protection and be prepared to scrutinize any transfer fees charged by Face Foundrie to ensure compliance with Washington law.