What section of the Franchise Agreement discusses dispute resolution for the Aw franchise?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| OBLIGATION | SECTION IN FRANCHISE AGREEMENT | DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT ITEM |
|---|---|---|
| w. Non-competition covenants | Sections 9.3. and 17 | 17 |
| x. Dispute resolution | Section 18 | 17 |
| y. Guaranty | Section 14.5 | 15 |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the section of the Franchise Agreement that discusses dispute resolution is Section 18. This information is summarized in Item 11 of the FDD, which cross-references various obligations to their corresponding sections within the Franchise Agreement and relevant items in the Disclosure Document.
Specifically, Item 11 provides a table outlining different obligations of Aw and the franchisee, and it indicates which sections of the Franchise Agreement cover these obligations. For dispute resolution, the table clearly states that Section 18 of the Franchise Agreement is the governing section. Item 17 of the FDD also relates to dispute resolution, although the specific details of what Item 17 covers are not provided in the excerpt.
Prospective Aw franchisees should carefully review Section 18 of the Franchise Agreement to understand the procedures for resolving disputes with the franchisor. This includes understanding the methods of dispute resolution (e.g., mediation, arbitration, litigation), the governing law, and the venue for resolving disputes. Franchisees should also note Item 17 of the FDD, as it also relates to dispute resolution and may contain additional information or disclosures relevant to this topic.