Under the Auntie Annes franchise agreement, where will arbitration proceedings be held?

Based on the 2024 Auntie Annes Franchise Disclosure Document, the location of arbitration proceedings is not explicitly detailed in the provided excerpts. However, the document does state that Section 19 (Dispute Resolution) of the Franchise Agreement is incorporated by reference into the Guaranty agreement and will apply to disputes between Auntie Annes and any guarantors, as if the guarantor were the franchisee.

While the excerpts mention that legal proceedings shall be maintained in the federal and/or state courts of the State of Georgia, and jurisdiction and venue for such proceedings shall lie exclusively within said Courts, this statement refers to legal proceedings generally and not specifically to arbitration.

To determine the specific location for arbitration proceedings, a prospective Auntie Annes franchisee should review Section 19 of the Franchise Agreement, which is referenced in the excerpts, or directly ask the franchisor for clarification on where arbitration would take place. This is crucial for understanding the potential costs and inconveniences associated with dispute resolution.