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The Whale Tea USA – Consent Order – S-24-3797-25-CO01

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. 

Order file

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