How does the Washington addendum amend Section 10(B) of the Kitchen Solvers Franchise Agreement regarding indemnification?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Section 10(B) of the Franchise Agreement is hereby amended to state as follows: "Franchisees have no obligation to indemnify or hold harmless an indemnified party for losses to the extent that they are determined to have been caused solely and directly by the indemnified party's negligence, willful misconduct, strict liability, or fraud."
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 49–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Kitchen Solvers Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington state addendum modifies Section 10(B) of the Franchise Agreement concerning indemnification. Specifically, it clarifies the franchisee's obligations regarding indemnifying or holding harmless an indemnified party.
Under the amended clause, Kitchen Solvers franchisees in Washington are not required to indemnify or hold harmless any indemnified party for losses. This protection applies only when the losses are determined to have been caused solely and directly by the indemnified party's negligence, willful misconduct, strict liability, or fraud.
This modification provides a significant benefit to Kitchen Solvers franchisees in Washington, as it limits their liability in situations where the franchisor or other indemnified parties are directly responsible for the losses. It ensures that franchisees are not unfairly burdened with the financial consequences of actions or omissions by the franchisor or related parties. This type of clause is specific to the state of Washington.