Case summary
On January 29, 2025, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions Division of Securities entered a Consent Order (S-24-3797-25-CO01) against The Whale Tea USA.
Order details
Order File: S-24-3797-25-CO01
Laws & Rules: RCW 19.100.020, RCW 19.100.080
Penalties/Remedies:
- Investigative costs: $1,812.50
- Cease and desist
Findings
- The Whale Tea USA offered and sold an unregistered boba tea franchise in Bellevue, Washington.
- The Whale Tea USA failed to provide the Bellevue franchisees with a Franchise Disclosure Document.