What happens if the jurisdictional requirements of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act are not met independently for a Fitstop franchise?

According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the additional disclosures for Washington are only effective if the jurisdictional requirements of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act are met independently, without relying on these additional disclosures. If these jurisdictional requirements are not met independently, the additional disclosures have no force or effect.

In simpler terms, certain provisions are added to the standard Fitstop franchise agreement to comply with Washington state law. However, these additional provisions only apply if the franchise is subject to Washington's franchise law regardless of these extra clauses. This might occur if the franchisee is located in Washington or if other aspects of the franchise operation fall under Washington's jurisdiction.

If the Fitstop franchise does not independently meet the jurisdictional requirements of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, then these specific additional disclosures designed to comply with Washington law will not be applicable. The standard terms of the Fitstop franchise agreement would then govern the relationship between Fitstop and the franchisee, without the modifications intended for Washington state.