When is a release or waiver of rights valid for a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisee in Washington?
Nothing_Bundt_Cakes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EXHIBIT J TO THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FRANCHISEE DISCLOSURE ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT
THIS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SHALL NOT BE COMPLETED BY YOU, AND WILL NOT APPLY, IF THE OFFER OR SALE OF THE FRANCHISE IS SUBJECT TO THE STATE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE LAWS IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, HAWAII, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, OR WISCONSIN.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 93–309)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchisee Disclosure Acknowledgment Statement is not applicable to franchisees in Washington. This means that if you are purchasing a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise in Washington, you will not be required to complete the Acknowledgment, which is used to confirm that franchisees are not relying on unauthorized statements or promises from the franchisor or brokers.
This acknowledgment is designed to ensure that franchisees understand they are making a business decision with associated risks and are not depending on any unverified information. Since Washington is listed among the states where this acknowledgment does not apply, any release or waiver of rights included in the standard acknowledgment form would not be considered valid or required for Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisees in Washington.
Prospective franchisees in Washington should still carefully review all documents and disclosures provided by Nothing Bundt Cakes and seek legal counsel to fully understand their rights and obligations under the franchise agreement. While the standard acknowledgment is waived, all other aspects of the franchise agreement remain in full effect and enforceable.