Does the Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Questionnaire require acknowledgement that disputes must be litigated, mediated, or arbitrated in Washington?

Question

Accepted Answer

| 1. | Yes | No | Have you received and personally reviewed the Franchise Agreement and each attachment or schedule attached to it?                                                                                                                      |
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| 2. | Yes | No | Have you received and personally reviewed the Franchise Disclosure Document we provided |
| 3. | Yes | No | Did you sign a receipt for the Franchise Disclosure Document indicating the date you received it? |
| 4. | Yes | No | Do you understand all the information contained in the Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement? |
| 5. | Yes | No | Have you reviewed the Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement with a lawyer, accountant or other professional advisor or have you had the opportunity for such review and chosen not to engage such professionals? |
| 6. | Yes | No | Have you discussed the benefits and risks of developing and operating an Augusta Lawn Care Business with an existing Augusta Lawn Care franchisee? |
| 7. | Yes | No | Do you understand all disputes or claims you may have arising out of or relating to the Franchise Agreement must be litigated, mediated, and/or arbitrated in Washington, if not resolved informally or by mediation? |

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)

Does the Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Questionnaire require acknowledgement that disputes must be litigated, mediated, or arbitrated in Washington?

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

What This Means (2025 FDD)

1.	Yes	No	Have you received and personally reviewed the Franchise Agreement and each attachment or schedule attached to it?
2.	Yes	No	Have you received and personally reviewed the Franchise Disclosure Document we provided
3.	Yes	No	Did you sign a receipt for the Franchise Disclosure Document indicating the date you received it?
4.	Yes	No	Do you understand all the information contained in the Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement?
5.	Yes	No	Have you reviewed the Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement with a lawyer, accountant or other professional advisor or have you had the opportunity for such review and chosen not to engage such professionals?
6.	Yes	No	Have you discussed the benefits and risks of developing and operating an Augusta Lawn Care Business with an existing Augusta Lawn Care franchisee?
7.	Yes	No	Do you understand all disputes or claims you may have arising out of or relating to the Franchise Agreement must be litigated, mediated, and/or arbitrated in Washington, if not resolved informally or by mediation?