Does the Hydrodog franchise agreement add any specific conditions to Section 21.13 regarding jurisdiction?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Section 21 of the Franchise Agreement will be subject to the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, RCW 19.100, and the rules adopted thereunder.
RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the franchise agreement in your relationship with the franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise. There may also be court decisions which may supersede the franchise agreement in your relationship with the franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be either in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Hydrodog Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 21 of the Franchise Agreement is subject to the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, RCW 19.100, and the rules adopted thereunder if the franchise is purchased in Washington. This means that the laws of Washington State will govern the franchise agreement.
Additionally, RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the franchise agreement in the franchisee's relationship with Hydrodog, particularly in areas of termination and renewal. Court decisions may also supersede the franchise agreement in these areas.
For any arbitration or mediation involving a Hydrodog franchise purchased in Washington, the location for these proceedings will be either in Washington State or a place mutually agreed upon at the time of arbitration or mediation. This ensures that franchisees in Washington have a more convenient and potentially less costly venue for resolving disputes with Hydrodog.