Under what circumstances does the Washington Rider to Development Agreement and related agreements apply to a Fat Shack franchise?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 FDD, the Washington Rider to the Development Agreement applies if it is checked as an "Applicable Rider" in Exhibit C of the Development Agreement. If marked as applicable, the rider is incorporated into the Franchise Agreement between Fat Shack Inc. and the franchisee.
If there are conflicting terms between the rider and the Franchise Agreement, the terms of the Applicable Rider will take precedence. This means that franchisees in Washington State need to carefully review the Washington Rider to understand any specific modifications or additions to the standard Fat Shack Franchise Agreement.
Prospective Fat Shack franchisees in Washington should pay close attention to Exhibit C of the Development Agreement to confirm whether the Washington Rider is indeed marked as "Applicable." Understanding the specific terms within the rider is crucial, as those terms will supersede the standard Franchise Agreement in case of any discrepancies, potentially affecting the franchisee's rights and obligations.