Under what circumstances does the Washington Rider apply to a Fat Shack franchise agreement?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EXHIBIT VI TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
RIDERS TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR SPECIFIC STATES AND PROVINCES
If any one of the following Riders to the Franchise Agreement for Specific States and Provinces ("Riders") is checked as an "Applicable Rider" below, then that Rider shall be incorporated into the Franchise Agreement entered into by FAT SHACK INC. and the undersigned Franchisee. To the extent any terms of an Applicable Rider conflict with the terms of the Franchise Agreement, the terms of the Applicable Rider shall supersede the terms of the Franchise Agreement.
Applicable Rider:
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–223)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Fat Shack Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Rider to the Franchise Agreement applies if it is checked as an "Applicable Rider". If the Washington Rider is deemed applicable, it is incorporated into the Franchise Agreement between Fat Shack Inc. and the franchisee.
Moreover, the FDD states that if any terms of the Washington Rider conflict with the standard terms of the Franchise Agreement, the terms outlined in the Washington Rider will take precedence. This ensures that specific legal requirements or conditions in Washington State are properly addressed and followed.
Prospective Fat Shack franchisees in Washington should carefully review the Washington Rider and understand how its terms might modify or supersede the standard Franchise Agreement. It is important to consult with a legal professional to fully understand the implications of the rider and how it affects their rights and obligations as a franchisee in Washington.