What is the relevant Washington statute that the Monicals Pizza Area Development Agreement addendum addresses?
Monicals_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| between Monical Pizza Corporation and | This Addendum to the Area Development Agreement is agreed to this day of, 20, by and | |
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| 1. | In recognition of the requirements of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, | |
| is amended as follows: | Washington Rev. Code §§19.100.010 – 19.100.940, the Area Development Agreement for Monical Pizza Corporation | |
| | Investment Protection Act will prevail. | Section 13.1 of the Area Development Agreement requires that the franchise be governed by Illinois Law; in the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise |
| | Washington. | Sections 13.2 and 13.7 of the Area Development Agreement require litigation or arbitration to be conducted in Illinois, the requirement shall not limit any rights Developer may have under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act to bring suit in the State of |
| | not be enforceable. | Provisions as such as those that unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, rights or remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial may |
| | estimated or actual costs in effecting a transfer. | Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect the Franchisor's reasonable |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 46–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Monicals Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Area Development Agreement addendum addresses the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, specifically Washington Rev. Code §§19.100.010 – 19.100.940. This addendum is designed to ensure that the Area Development Agreement complies with Washington law.
Section 13.1 of the Area Development Agreement states that Illinois law governs the franchise. However, the addendum clarifies that if there is a conflict of laws, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will take precedence. Additionally, Sections 13.2 and 13.7 of the Area Development Agreement require litigation or arbitration to occur in Illinois. The addendum specifies that these requirements do not limit a developer's right to bring a suit in Washington under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act.
The addendum also states that any provisions that unreasonably restrict the statute of limitations for claims, rights, or remedies under the Act, such as the right to a jury trial, may not be enforceable. Transfer fees are collectable only to the extent that they reflect the Franchisor's reasonable estimated or actual costs in effecting a transfer. This ensures that Monicals Pizza franchisees in Washington are protected by their state's franchise laws, regardless of conflicting terms in the standard Area Development Agreement.