What factors determine the location of arbitration for an Angry Chickz franchise dispute in Washington?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Site of Arbitration, Mediation, and/or Litigation.** In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be either in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation.
In addition, if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee may bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, if an Angry Chickz franchise is purchased in Washington, the location for arbitration or mediation will be determined by one of three factors. The primary location will be in the state of Washington. However, the location can be a place mutually agreed upon by both parties, Angry Chickz and the franchisee, at the time of the arbitration or mediation. If no mutual agreement is reached, the arbitrator or mediator will determine the location at the time of the arbitration or mediation.
This addendum ensures that Washington franchisees are not forced to arbitrate disputes in a distant or inconvenient location, which could increase their costs and make it more difficult to pursue their claims. The franchisee has some say in where the arbitration or mediation takes place.
It is important to note that this provision applies specifically to arbitrations or mediations involving a franchise purchased in Washington. If litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee can bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.