Fillable Printable Sample Washington Franchise Agreement Addendum
Fillable Printable Sample Washington Franchise Agreement Addendum
Sample Washington Franchise Agreement Addendum
SAMPLE WASHINGTON FRANCHISE AGREEMENT ADDENDUM
The state of Washington has a statute, RCW 19.100.180 which may supersede the franchise
agreement in your relationship with the franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of
your franchise. There may also be court decisions which may supersede the franchise agreement
in your relationship with the franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your
franchise.
In any arbitration involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration site shall be either
in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration, or as
determined by the arbitrator.
In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection
Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW shall prevail.
A release or waiver of rights executed by a franchisee shall not include rights under the
Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act except when executed pursuant to a negotiated
settlement after the agreement is in effect and where the parties are represented by independent
counsel. Provisions such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations
period for claims under the Act, rights or remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial may
not be enforceable.
Transfer fees are collectable to the extent that they reflect the franchisor’s reasonable estimated or
actual costs in effecting a transfer.
The undersigned does hereby acknowledge receipt of this addendum.
Dated this _________________ day of __________________________________ 20______.
___________________________________ ___________________________________
This addendum may also be used as a rider to the offering circular.
PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEE
FRANCHISOR NAME
