Under what circumstances is the Washington Addendum to the Focalpoint Coaching Franchise Agreement required?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Henderson, | Nevada | 89052 | ("we," | "us" | or | "our"), | and |
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| Nevada corporation with its principal business address at 2831 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 234, the Franchise Agreement (defined below), by and between FOCALPOINT COACHING, INC., a | |||||||
| This Rider | (the "Rider") is made and entered into as of the Effective Date as stated in |
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- Background. We and you are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement that has been signed at the same time as the signing of this Rider (the "Franchise Agreement"). This Rider is part of the Franchise Agreement. This Rider is being signed because (a) the offer or sale of the franchise for the Franchised Business that you will operate under the Franchise Agreement was made in the State of California, and/or (b) you are a resident of California and the Franchised Business will be located in California.
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- Initial Fees.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focalpoint Coaching's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum to the Franchise Agreement is required under specific circumstances related to the franchisee's location, residency, or sales activities. Specifically, the Rider is signed because (a) the Franchised Business that you will operate under the Franchise Agreement will be located in Washington; and/or (b) you are a resident of Washington; and/or (c) any of the offering or sales activity relating to the Franchise Agreement occurred in Washington.
This addendum modifies certain sections of the standard Focalpoint Coaching Franchise Agreement to comply with Washington state law. For instance, it addresses initial fees, ensuring that Focalpoint Coaching does not require or accept payment until the franchisee has completed pre-opening training and is open for business. This provides a level of financial protection to the franchisee, ensuring they receive the promised training before paying the initial franchise fee.
Furthermore, the addendum includes a clause that, in the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will prevail. This ensures that Washington franchisees are protected by their state's franchise laws, regardless of what the standard agreement might state. This addendum reflects Focalpoint Coaching's effort to comply with state-specific franchise regulations, offering additional protection and clarity for franchisees operating in Washington.