Which state's laws govern the Hydrodog Franchise Agreement?
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. This means that the franchise relationship between Hydrodog and its franchisees, particularly those operating in Washington, will be governed by Washington state law.
Specifically, RCW 19.100.180 may supersede the franchise agreement in areas such as termination and renewal of the franchise. Additionally, court decisions may also override the franchise agreement in these areas. This indicates that Washington state law provides certain protections and regulations for franchisees that could take precedence over the terms outlined in the franchise agreement itself.
Furthermore, any arbitration or mediation involving a Hydrodog franchise purchased in Washington must take place either in Washington state or in a location mutually agreed upon at the time of arbitration. This requirement ensures that franchisees in Washington have access to a dispute resolution process within their own state, or at a mutually convenient location, which can reduce the costs and logistical challenges associated with resolving disputes.