According to Azal Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Securities Commissioner of North Dakota has determined that requiring North Dakota franchisees to consent to a waiver of a trial by jury is considered unfair, unjust, or inequitable. This determination is made under Section 51-19-09 of the North Dakota Century Code.

This means that Azal Coffee cannot enforce a clause in its franchise agreement that forces a franchisee in North Dakota to waive their right to a trial by jury. This protection is in place to ensure that franchisees in North Dakota have full legal recourse in the event of a dispute with Azal Coffee.

Prospective franchisees in North Dakota should be aware of this protection, as it ensures they retain their right to a jury trial, despite any potentially conflicting language in the franchise agreement. This provision aims to balance the power dynamic between the franchisor and franchisee, providing franchisees with a fundamental legal right.