What law governs all matters relating to arbitration for Anago?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Except to the extent governed by the United States Trademark Act of 1946 (Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 et seq. or the United States Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1 et seq.), this Agreement and any other agreement between the parties and all transactions contemplated by this Agreement and any other agreement between the parties are governed by the laws of the state of State without regard to principles of conflicts of laws.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the United States Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. §§ 1 et seq.) governs matters relating to arbitration. However, this is only to the extent that the United States Trademark Act of 1946 (Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 et seq.) does not govern. In addition to the United States Arbitration Act, the laws of the state govern the agreement, without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. The specific state is to be entered in the agreement.
This means that any arbitration proceedings related to the Anago franchise agreement will primarily be subject to the rules and regulations outlined in the United States Arbitration Act. Franchisees should familiarize themselves with this act to understand their rights and obligations in case of a dispute requiring arbitration.
It is important to note that the laws of the state, as specified in the agreement, also play a role in governing the agreement. Franchisees should be aware of the laws of the state and how they might interact with the United States Arbitration Act in any potential arbitration proceedings.