What happens if there's a conflict between the Ledgers franchise agreement and the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act?
Ledgers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, are incorporated into, and modify the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements regardless of anything to the contrary contained therein. This Addendum applies if: (a) the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington; (b) the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington; and/or (c) the franchised business that is the subject of the sale is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington.
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- Conflict of Laws.
In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ledgers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum to the Franchise Disclosure Document, Franchise Agreement, and Related Agreements modifies those documents and forms an integral part of them. This addendum applies if the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington, the purchaser is a resident of Washington, and/or the franchised business is to be located or operated in Washington.
Specifically, in the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, chapter 19.100 RCW, will take precedence. This means that if any part of the Ledgers franchise agreement clashes with the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, the Act will govern the relationship between Ledgers and the franchisee in Washington.
This is a crucial protection for franchisees in Washington, as it ensures that the franchise agreement cannot override the protections afforded to them under state law. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the Washington Addendum and understand their rights under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act.