Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

07/15/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Backyard PE, LLC

Case summary

On July 15, 2026, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions Division of Securities entered a Consent Order ( S-26-4337-26-CO01) against Backyard PE, LLC .

Order details

Order File: S-26-4337-26-CO01

Laws & Rules: RCW 19.100.020, RCW 19.100.080

Penalties/Remedies:

  • Investigative costs: $500
  • Cease and desist

Findings

  • Backyard PE, LLC offered and sold an unregistered franchise to a Washington resident and offered unregistered franchises on its website.
  • Backyard PE, LLC failed to provide franchisees with a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

Order file

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