In the event of conflicting laws, which laws prevail for a Zoomin Groomin franchise in Washington?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND RELATED AGREEMENT
The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, are incorporated into, and modify the Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, and all related agreements regardless of anything to the contrary contained therein. This Addendum applies if: (a) the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington; (b) the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of Washington; and/or (c) the franchised business that is the subject of the sale is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in Washington.
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- Conflict of Laws.
In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, chapter 19.100 RCW will prevail.
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- Franchisee Bill of Rights.
RCW 19.100.180 may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning your relationship with the franchisor, including in the areas of termination and renewal of your franchise.
There may also be court decisions that supersede the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning your relationship with the franchisor.
Franchise agreement provisions, including those summarized in Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, are subject to state law.
Source: Item 9 — 01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (FDD pages 68–156)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Zoomin Groomin Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum to the Franchise Agreement specifies that if there is a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, chapter 19.100 RCW, will take precedence. This addendum is an integral part of the franchise agreement and modifies the Franchise Disclosure Document and all related agreements for franchisees in Washington. This applies if the offer to sell a franchise is accepted in Washington, the purchaser is a resident of Washington, or the franchised business is located or operated in Washington.
This means that if any part of the franchise agreement contradicts Washington state law regarding franchise investments, the state law will be upheld. This protection ensures that Zoomin Groomin franchisees in Washington are governed by the state's franchise investment protection act, which is designed to protect franchisees from unfair or deceptive practices.
Additionally, RCW 19.100.180 may supersede provisions in the franchise agreement or related agreements concerning the franchisee's relationship with Zoomin Groomin, including termination and renewal terms. Court decisions may also override the franchise agreement. Franchisees should be aware that franchise agreement provisions, including those summarized in Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, are subject to state law.