Under what circumstances does the Washington Addendum apply to a Moes Southwest Grill franchise agreement?
Moes_Southwest_Grill 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.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Moes Southwest Grill Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum is incorporated into the franchise agreement and all related documents under specific conditions. This addendum modifies the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements, regardless of any conflicting information within those documents.
The Washington Addendum applies in the following situations: if the offer to sell a Moes Southwest Grill franchise is accepted in Washington, if the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington, or if the franchised business is to be located or operated, either wholly or partly, in Washington.
This means that if a prospective Moes Southwest Grill franchisee lives in Washington, intends to open a franchise in Washington, or accepts the franchise offer while in Washington, the Washington Addendum will be an integral part of their franchise agreement. The addendum also stipulates that in case of conflicting laws, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will take precedence. Furthermore, the addendum specifies that the arbitration or mediation site for any disputes will be in Washington, unless otherwise agreed upon.