What law governs the arbitration process when resolving a dispute with Aunt Millies Bakeries?

According to Aunt Millies Bakeries' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Federal Arbitration Act governs arbitration matters between the parties. Any dispute that cannot be resolved through mediation will be subject to neutral, binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. ("JAMS"). The arbitration will be conducted by one arbitrator in the county where the distributor's principal place of business is located.

The arbitrator is required to apply the substantive law specified in Section 12.8 of the agreement, but with respect to arbitration matters, the Federal Arbitration Act takes precedence. This means that while the general agreement is interpreted under Indiana law, the specific procedures and enforcement of the arbitration process are dictated by federal law.

Judgment upon the arbitrator's award is final and binding and can be entered in any court with jurisdiction. This clause ensures that the arbitration decision is enforceable and legally recognized. This is a fairly standard clause in franchise agreements, as arbitration is a common method of dispute resolution.