What is the required method for resolving disputes with Antioch Pizza Shop?

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|                                               | Provision                                                                    | Section in MUDA | Summary                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| l. you | Our approval of transfer by | Section 8.2 | Only if consented to by us in writing in advance. We may withhold our consent in our sole discretion. |
| m. Conditions for our approval |  | Section 8.2 | Pay transfer fee. |
| of transfer |  |  |  |
| n. | Our right of first refusal to acquire your business | None | Not applicable |
| o. | Our option to purchase your business | None | Not applicable |
| p. | Your death or disability | Section 7.2(f) | Death of an owner is a default. |
| q. | Non-competition covenants during the term of the agreement | Section 6.4 | No involvement in a similar business or with a business granting franchises for similar businesses; subject to applicable state law. |
| r. | Non-competition covenants after the agreement is terminated or expires | Section 9.2 | For 2 years after termination or expiration of the MUDA you will not have any interest in a similar business with the Development Area or within 5 ½ miles of any existing Antioch Pizza Shop Business except under a Franchise Agreement with us. For 2 years, you will not divert customers to competitive businesses; subject to applicable state law. |
| s. | Modification of the Agreement | Section 13.4 | No modifications unless in writing and signed. |
| t. | Integration/merger clause | Section 13.4 | Only the terms of the MUDA are binding (subject to state law). Any representations or promises outside of the disclosure document and MUDA may not be enforceable. |
| u. | Dispute resolution by arbitration or mediation | Section 12 | Except for certain claims, mandatory mediation before initiating an arbitration proceeding; subject to applicable state law. |
| v. | Choice of forum | Section 12.4 | Arbitration must be in the Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area. Litigation must be in any state court of general jurisdiction or a federal court in Illinois (subject to state law). |
| w. | Choice of law | Section 12.2 | Except for applicable federal law, Illinois law applies (subject to state law). |

Source: Item 17 — Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution (FDD pages 41–48)

What is the required method for resolving disputes with Antioch Pizza Shop?

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

What This Means (2025 FDD)

	Provision	Section in MUDA	Summary
l. you	Our approval of transfer by	Section 8.2	Only if consented to by us in writing in advance. We may withhold our consent in our sole discretion.
m. Conditions for our approval		Section 8.2	Pay transfer fee.
of transfer
n.	Our right of first refusal to acquire your business	None	Not applicable
o.	Our option to purchase your business	None	Not applicable
p.	Your death or disability	Section 7.2(f)	Death of an owner is a default.
q.	Non-competition covenants during the term of the agreement	Section 6.4	No involvement in a similar business or with a business granting franchises for similar businesses; subject to applicable state law.
r.	Non-competition covenants after the agreement is terminated or expires	Section 9.2	For 2 years after termination or expiration of the MUDA you will not have any interest in a similar business with the Development Area or within 5 ½ miles of any existing Antioch Pizza Shop Business except under a Franchise Agreement with us. For 2 years, you will not divert customers to competitive businesses; subject to applicable state law.
s.	Modification of the Agreement	Section 13.4	No modifications unless in writing and signed.
t.	Integration/merger clause	Section 13.4	Only the terms of the MUDA are binding (subject to state law). Any representations or promises outside of the disclosure document and MUDA may not be enforceable.
u.	Dispute resolution by arbitration or mediation	Section 12	Except for certain claims, mandatory mediation before initiating an arbitration proceeding; subject to applicable state law.
v.	Choice of forum	Section 12.4	Arbitration must be in the Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area. Litigation must be in any state court of general jurisdiction or a federal court in Illinois (subject to state law).
w.	Choice of law	Section 12.2	Except for applicable federal law, Illinois law applies (subject to state law).