Under what grounds can a Ledgers franchisee terminate the franchise agreement in Washington?

According to Ledgers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee in Washington can terminate the franchise agreement based on any grounds permitted under state law. This means that the specific reasons allowing a franchisee to terminate the agreement are determined by the franchise laws of the state of Washington.

This provision ensures that Ledgers franchisees in Washington are afforded all the termination rights granted to them by Washington state law. It prevents the franchise agreement from restricting the franchisee's ability to terminate the agreement under circumstances where state law would otherwise allow it.

For a prospective Ledgers franchisee in Washington, this is a beneficial clause. It means that the franchise agreement cannot override the protections offered by Washington's franchise laws regarding termination. To fully understand their termination rights, a prospective franchisee should carefully review Washington's franchise laws and consult with an attorney experienced in franchise law.

It is important for potential franchisees to be aware of the specific conditions and requirements for termination under Washington law, as these will dictate when and how they can end the franchise agreement. This clause simply ensures that those rights are preserved and cannot be diminished by the Ledgers franchise agreement.