Washington Franchise Registration Requirements: The Basics
Washington is a franchise registration state and, as such, requires franchisors to file an FDD registration (and renewal) application with the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.
Pursuant to the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Washington State franchise registration requires:
The application for registration, signed by the franchisor, subfranchisor or by any person on whose behalf the offering is to be made;
A copy of the franchisor’s or subfranchisor’s offering circular which shall be prepared in compliance with Washington State;
A copy of all agreements to be proposed to franchisees;
A consent to service of process as required by Washington State franchise law;
The application for registration for any franchise broker, if any;
The applicable filing fee; and
For additional information on state specific franchise registration information or to improve your franchise procedures request a complimentary copy of “The Franchise Formula: A Guide for Franchising your Business in the New Economy” by franchise lawyer Charles N. Internicola, Esq or contact his staff for assistance at 1-800-976-4904.
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