In Washington, is the $100,000 earnings threshold for non-compete agreements for Kitchen Solvers employees adjusted annually?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
in effect and where the parties are represented by independent counsel. Provisions such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, or rights or remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial, may not be enforceable.
Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect the franchisor's reasonable estimated or actual costs in effecting a transfer.
Pursuant to RCW 49.62.020, a noncompetition covenant is void and unenforceable against an employee, including an employee of a franchisee, unless the employee's earnings from the party seeking enforcement, when annualized, exceed $100,000 per year (an amount that will be adjusted annually for inflation). In addition, a noncompetition covenant is vo
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 49–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in the state of Washington, a noncompetition covenant is void and unenforceable against an employee of a Kitchen Solvers franchisee if the employee's annualized earnings do not exceed $100,000 per year. This threshold is adjusted annually for inflation.
This means that Kitchen Solvers franchisees in Washington cannot enforce non-compete agreements against employees who earn less than the annually adjusted $100,000 threshold. This protects lower-earning employees from being restricted in their future employment opportunities.
Additionally, noncompetition covenants are void and unenforceable against independent contractors of a Kitchen Solvers franchisee if their earnings do not exceed $250,000 per year, also adjusted annually for inflation. Any provisions in the franchise agreement that conflict with these limitations are void and unenforceable in Washington.