Does the Washington Addendum apply if the Fat Shack franchise purchaser is a resident of Washington?
Fat_Shack 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 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–223)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Rider to the Franchise Agreement applies under specific conditions. The addendum is considered an integral part of, and modifies, the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements.
Specifically, the Washington Rider applies if any of the following conditions are met: (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.
Therefore, if the purchaser of a Fat Shack franchise is a resident of Washington, the Washington Rider to the Franchise Agreement would indeed apply, regardless of where the offer was accepted or where the business is located. This ensures that Washington state laws and regulations are considered in the franchise agreement.