What section of the All County Franchise Agreement specifies the choice of forum?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| SECTION IN | ||
|---|---|---|
| FRANCHISE | ||
| PROVISION | AGREEMENT | SUMMARY |
| 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| unless superseded by state law.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. |
Source: Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations (FDD pages 34–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 25.14 of the Franchise Agreement addresses the choice of forum for legal disputes. This section specifies that the applicable law is that of the State of Florida, unless superseded by state law.
Prospective All County franchisees should be aware that state-specific appendices are attached to the Franchise Agreement, and state-specific addendums to the Disclosure Document are attached as Exhibit “D”. This indicates that certain provisions may vary based on the franchisee's location, and these state-specific variations could supersede the general Florida law. This provision is subject to applicable state law.
It is important for potential franchisees to carefully review Section 25.14 and any associated state-specific appendices or addendums to understand their rights and obligations regarding choice of forum. Consulting with a legal professional is advisable to fully comprehend the implications of this clause, especially concerning how it interacts with the laws of the franchisee's state.