For All County franchises, what section of the Franchise Agreement addresses choice of forum?

According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the choice of forum is addressed in Section 25.14 of the Franchise Agreement. Unless superseded by state law, the applicable law is that of the State of Florida. Franchisees should note that 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.

In simpler terms, this means that if there's a legal dispute between All County and a franchisee, Section 25.14 dictates where the case will be heard. Generally, Florida law will apply, but this can change depending on the franchisee's state. The FDD mentions that there are state-specific appendices and addendums, so franchisees need to check those carefully to see if their state has different rules.

It's fairly standard in franchising to have a choice of forum clause, as it provides clarity and predictability regarding where legal disputes will be resolved. However, franchisees should be aware that these clauses can sometimes favor the franchisor, who may have more resources to litigate in a particular location. Therefore, it's important for prospective All County franchisees to carefully review Section 25.14 and any applicable state-specific provisions with their legal counsel to understand their rights and obligations.