What is the significance of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act in relation to the Monicals Pizza Area Development Agreement?
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 |
| 2. | Agreement or exhibits or attachments thereto, the terms of this Addendum shall govern. | Each provision of this Addendum shall be effective only to the extent that the jurisdictional requirements of the Washington Law applicable to the provisions are met independently of this Addendum. To the extent this Addendum shall be deemed to be inconsistent with any terms or conditions of said Area Development |
| understands and consents to be bound by all of its terms. | IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned hereby acknowledges having read this Addendum and | |
| MONICAL PIZZA CORPORATION: | Developer: | |
| By: | By: | |
| Title: | Title: |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 46–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Monicals Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act impacts the Area Development Agreement. An addendum to the agreement acknowledges the requirements of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Washington Rev. Code §§19.100.010 – 19.100.940.
The addendum modifies certain sections of the Area Development Agreement to ensure compliance with Washington law. Specifically, if there is a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will take precedence over Section 13.1 of the Area Development Agreement, which generally states that Illinois law governs the agreement.
Additionally, the addendum clarifies that the requirement in Sections 13.2 and 13.7 for litigation or arbitration to be conducted in Illinois does not limit any rights a developer may have under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act to bring a suit in Washington. Provisions that unreasonably restrict the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, or rights or remedies under the Act, such as the right to a jury trial, may not be enforceable. Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect the Franchisor's reasonable estimated or actual costs in effecting a transfer. The terms of the addendum will govern to the extent that it is inconsistent with any terms or conditions of the Area Development Agreement.