Where must arbitration take place for All County disputes?

According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any arbitration must occur in the city closest to where All County's headquarters is located at the time of the dispute. This means that if a franchisee has a dispute with All County that proceeds to arbitration, the franchisee will likely need to travel to the city where All County's headquarters is located. The location of the headquarters at the time of the dispute is what determines the arbitration location, not where it was when the franchise agreement was signed.

This requirement could create a financial burden for franchisees, as they will be responsible for travel, accommodation, and other expenses related to attending the arbitration. Furthermore, it may be more challenging for a franchisee to find local representation in the city where All County's headquarters is located, potentially putting them at a disadvantage.

It is important to note that prior to arbitration, the parties must attempt to mediate the dispute, and those mediation sessions will occur in Florida at a mutually agreed location. However, if mediation fails, the arbitration location is dictated by the location of All County's headquarters. Franchisees should consider these factors when evaluating the potential costs and challenges associated with resolving disputes with All County.