Under what condition are the additional disclosures regarding Washington effective for Fitstop?

According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the additional disclosures for the state of Washington are effective only 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 will not have any effect.

In simpler terms, the extra legal information provided specifically for Washington residents in the FDD only applies if a franchisee's situation already falls under the legal jurisdiction of Washington's franchise laws, regardless of these extra disclosures. This means the standard Washington franchise laws must apply to the franchisee's situation on their own, before these additional disclosures come into play.

This condition ensures that Fitstop is not attempting to expand the reach of Washington's franchise laws beyond their intended scope through these additional disclosures. It protects both Fitstop and the franchisee by clarifying when these specific disclosures are relevant and enforceable. A prospective franchisee in Washington should consult with a legal professional to determine if their investment would independently meet the jurisdictional requirements of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act.