In what court can a judgment be entered on the arbitration award for All Dogs Unleashed?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A judgment may be entered on the arbitration award by any state or federal court in Carrollton, Texas.
The arbitrator must have at least 5 years of significant experience in franchise law.
Any issue as to whether a matter is subject to arbitration will be determined by the arbitrator.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, a judgment on the arbitration award may be entered by any state or federal court located in Carrollton, Texas. This means that if a dispute between All Dogs Unleashed and a franchisee goes to arbitration, and the arbitrator makes an award, that award can be legally enforced through the court system in Carrollton, Texas.
This clause ensures that the arbitration process has teeth. Without it, a party could ignore the arbitrator's decision. By specifying that a judgment can be entered in a particular court, All Dogs Unleashed establishes a clear path for enforcing the arbitrator's decision, making the arbitration agreement more meaningful.
It is important to note that the arbitrator in any dispute with All Dogs Unleashed must have at least 5 years of significant experience in franchise law. Any issue regarding whether a matter is subject to arbitration will be determined by the arbitrator.