Are there any exceptions to the choice of forum for 1 800 Packouts franchise disputes?

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|    | Provision                                                   | Section in Franchise Agreement | Summary                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
|----|-------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  |  |  | employed during the past 12 months by us, our affiliates, or our franchisees. |
| s. | Modification of the 18B agreement | 18.B | No modifications unless written agreement signed by both parties. |
| t. | Integration/merger 19B clause | 18.A | Only the terms of the Franchise Agreement are binding (subject to state law). Any representations or promises made outside of the disclosure document and Franchise Agreement may not be enforceable. |
| u. | Dispute resolution by 20B arbitration or mediation | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| v. | v. Choice of forum 21B | 17.A | All actions must be brought in federal or state courts located in Utah County, Utah (or the most proximate thereto) or federal or state courts with jurisdiction over the county in which our principal office is located at the time any litigation commences (subject to applicable state law). |

Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 49–53)

Are there any exceptions to the choice of forum for 1 800 Packouts franchise disputes?

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

What This Means (2025 FDD)

	Provision	Section in Franchise Agreement	Summary
			employed during the past 12 months by us, our affiliates, or our franchisees.
s.	Modification of the 18B agreement	18.B	No modifications unless written agreement signed by both parties.
t.	Integration/merger 19B clause	18.A	Only the terms of the Franchise Agreement are binding (subject to state law). Any representations or promises made outside of the disclosure document and Franchise Agreement may not be enforceable.
u.	Dispute resolution by 20B arbitration or mediation	Not applicable	Not applicable
v.	v. Choice of forum 21B	17.A	All actions must be brought in federal or state courts located in Utah County, Utah (or the most proximate thereto) or federal or state courts with jurisdiction over the county in which our principal office is located at the time any litigation commences (subject to applicable state law).