Where will arbitration or mediation take place for a 360 Painting franchise purchased in Washington?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Site of Arbitration, Mediation, and/or Litigation. In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be either in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation.
In addition, if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchiseemaybringanactionorproceedingarisingoutoforinconnectionwith thesaleof franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 42–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 360 Painting Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee purchases a 360 Painting franchise in Washington, the location for any arbitration or mediation will be in Washington state. However, the specific location can be adjusted.
The arbitration or mediation site can be a place mutually agreed upon by both parties at the time of the arbitration or mediation. Alternatively, the arbitrator or mediator can determine the location during the arbitration or mediation proceedings.
Furthermore, if the franchise agreement does not preclude litigation, a franchisee can initiate a legal action or proceeding in Washington if it arises from or connects with the sale of franchises or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act.