How are disputes related to the All County franchise agreement resolved?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| SECTION IN | ||
|---|---|---|
| FRANCHISE | ||
| PROVISION | AGREEMENT | SUMMARY |
| u. Dispute resolution by arbitration or mediation | 25.12 | All disputes resolved by mediation or arbitration except for actions for declaratory or equitable relief, actions in ejectment or for possession of any interest in real or personal property, or actions which by applicable law can’t be arbitrated. This provision is subject to applicable state law. |
| v. Choice of forum | 25.14 | Applicable law is that of the State of Florida, unless superseded by state law. State specific appendices are attached to the Franchise Agreement, and state specific addendums to the Disclosure Document are attached as Exhibit “D”. This provision is subject to APPLICABLE state law. |
| w. Choice of law | 25.13 | Florida, except for arbitration which is covered by the Federal Arbitration Act. State specific appendices are attached to the Franchise Agreement and state specific addendums to the Disclosure Document are attached as Exhibit "D". This provision is subject to APPLICABLE state law. |
Source: Item 17 — Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution (FDD pages 31–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, disputes are generally resolved through mediation or arbitration. Item 17 outlines that all disputes will be resolved through mediation or arbitration, except for actions for declaratory or equitable relief, actions in ejectment or for possession of any interest in real or personal property, or actions which by applicable law can’t be arbitrated. This provision is subject to applicable state law.
The FDD also specifies that Florida law governs the franchise agreement, unless superseded by state law. The document mentions that state-specific appendices are attached to the Franchise Agreement, and state-specific addendums to the Disclosure Document are attached as Exhibit “D”.
This means that if a franchisee has a dispute with All County, they will likely need to go through mediation or arbitration rather than directly filing a lawsuit in many situations. However, the specific process and applicable laws can vary depending on the franchisee's location due to state-specific regulations and appendices to the agreement. Prospective franchisees should carefully review these state-specific details and consult with legal counsel to understand their rights and obligations regarding dispute resolution.