Can RCW 19.100.180 supersede provisions in the Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise agreement?
Nothing_Bundt_Cakes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
For Wisconsin franchisee/developers, ch. 135, Stats., the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, supersedes any provisions of the Franchise Agreement or a related contract between Franchisor and franchisee/developer inconsistent with the Law.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 93–309)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchise Disclosure Document, for franchisees in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (ch. 135, Stats.) supersedes any conflicting provisions in the franchise agreement or related contracts. This means that if any part of the Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise agreement clashes with the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, the law takes precedence.
This protection applies specifically to Wisconsin franchisee/developers. The disclosure explicitly states that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law supersedes inconsistent provisions within the franchise agreement.
Prospective Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisees in Wisconsin should carefully review both the franchise agreement and the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law to understand their rights and obligations. This ensures that franchisees are aware of any areas where the law provides additional protection or alters the terms of the franchise agreement.