What section of the Apricot Lane Franchise Agreement specifies the choice of law?
Apricot_Lane Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| PROVISION | SECTION IN FRANCHISE AGREEMENT | SUMMARY | |
|---|---|---|---|
| w. | Choice of law | Section 22.B | Except for Federal Arbitration Act and other federal law, the laws of the state in which in which the Apricot Lane franchised business is operating under the Franchise Agreement. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 35–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Apricot Lane Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 22.B of the Franchise Agreement specifies the choice of law. Except for the Federal Arbitration Act and other federal law, the laws of the state in which the Apricot Lane franchised business is operating under the Franchise Agreement will govern.
This means that if there are legal disputes related to the franchise, the laws of the state where the Apricot Lane store is located will generally apply. However, federal law takes precedence over state law. Also, the Federal Arbitration Act will apply.
This is a fairly standard clause in franchise agreements. It provides clarity and predictability regarding which jurisdiction's laws will be used to interpret the agreement and resolve disputes. Prospective franchisees should be aware of the laws in their state that may affect their franchise agreement with Apricot Lane.