Does the Washington Addendum affect all agreements related to the Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise?
Nothing_Bundt_Cakes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EXHIBIT H TO THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT
ADDENDUM TO NBC FRANCHISOR LLC FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF WISCONSIN
For franchises and franchisees/developers subject to the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, the following information supersedes or supplements, as the case may be, the corresponding disclosures in the main body of the text of the NBC Franchisor LLC Wisconsin Franchise Disclosure Document.
Item 17.
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)
Based on the 2025 Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no Washington state-specific addendum included in the provided excerpts. However, the document includes addenda for Wisconsin. The Wisconsin addendum modifies the standard franchise agreement for franchisees in Wisconsin, stating that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law supersedes any conflicting provisions in the franchise agreement or related contracts.
Without a Washington addendum, prospective Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisees in Washington should carefully review the standard franchise agreement. They should pay close attention to how state laws might affect the enforceability of certain clauses. Common areas of state-specific franchise law include franchise registration, termination rights, and dispute resolution.
It would be prudent for a potential Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisee in Washington to consult with a franchise attorney. This attorney can advise on how Washington state law interacts with the standard franchise agreement. The attorney can also identify any potential conflicts or areas where the agreement may need to be interpreted in light of Washington law. Since the provided FDD excerpts do not contain a Washington-specific addendum, it's essential to seek external legal counsel to ensure full compliance and understanding of the franchise agreement within the legal framework of Washington.