For a Fly To Fit franchise purchased in Washington, where must arbitration take place?

According to Fly To Fit's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee purchases a franchise in Washington, the arbitration site must be in Washington. However, the location can be a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration, or as determined by the arbitrator. This stipulation is part of the Washington Addendum to the Disclosure Document and Rider to Franchise and Multi-Unit Development Agreement.

This means that while the default location for arbitration is within Washington state, there is flexibility. The franchisee and Fly To Fit can decide together on an alternative location when the arbitration is initiated. If they cannot agree, the arbitrator will make the final determination on the arbitration site.

This addendum also states that Washington's state statutes and court decisions may supersede the franchise agreement, especially regarding termination and renewal. Furthermore, any release or waiver of rights by the franchisee does not include rights under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act unless it's a negotiated settlement with independent counsel after the agreement is in effect.