As of the date of this FDD, what is the status of the Pump It Up franchise registration in Washington?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
THE FOLLOWING STATES HAVE FRANCHISE LAWS THAT REQUIRE THAT THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT BE REGISTERED OR FILED WITH THE STATE, OR BE EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION: CALIFORNIA, HAWAII, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON AND WISCONSIN.
The following statement shall be added to the end of Section 7.A.(1) of the Franchise Agreement:
- "We will defer the collection of the Initial Franchise Fee from Washington franchisees until we have completed all of our pre-opening obligations and you are open for business."
PUMP IT UP HOLDINGS, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company
ADDENDUM TO PUMP IT UP GENERAL RELEASE
REQUIRED FOR WASHINGTON FRANCHISEES
This Addendum to Pump It Up General Release dated ("General Release") by ("Guarantors") is entered into simultaneously with the execution of the General Release. ("Franchisee") and 1. The General Release is amended to include the following Section 9: 9. Applicability of General Release. This Release shall not apply to any claims arising under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, RCW 19.100, and the rules adopted thereunder. 9.
In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–225)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Pump It Up Franchise Disclosure Document, Washington is one of the states that has franchise laws requiring the franchise disclosure document to be registered or filed with the state, or be exempt from registration.
Several specific modifications and addenda to the standard Pump It Up franchise agreement are required for Washington franchisees. These modifications cover aspects such as termination conditions, the collection of initial franchise fees, franchisee termination rights, and indemnification obligations. These modifications suggest that Washington has specific legal requirements that Pump It Up must adhere to when offering franchises in that state.
Furthermore, the General Release includes an addendum specifically for Washington franchisees, stating that the release does not apply to any claims arising under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act. This indicates that Washington franchisees retain their rights and protections under Washington law, regardless of any general releases signed. The FDD also states that in the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act will prevail.