What is the choice of law that applies to the B Bops franchise agreement, as stated in Section 16?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| N. The Company's right of First Refusal to acquire your business | None | Not Applicable. |
|---|---|---|
| O. The Company's option to | None | Not Applicable. |
| Purchase your business | ||
| P. Your death and | None | Not Applicable. |
| Disability | ||
| Q. Non-Competition covenants | None | Not Applicable. |
| during the term of the | ||
| agreement | ||
| R. Non-Competition covenants | None | Not Applicable. |
| after the agreement | ||
| terminates or expires | ||
| S. Modification of the | None | Not Applicable. |
| Agreement | ||
| T. Integration/merger clause | Section 15 | Only the terms of the Application Agreement, the documents referred to in and the attachments to the Application Agreement are binding. Any other oral or written promises related to the subject matter of the Application Agreement may not be enforceable. This is not intended to disclaim any representations made in this disclosure document. |
| U. Dispute resolution | None | Not Applicable. |
| Arbitration or mediation | ||
| V. Choice of Forum | None | Not Applicable. |
| W. Choice of Law | Section 16 | Iowa law applies (subject to state law). |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 40–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 16 of the Application Agreement specifies that Iowa law governs the agreement, but this is subject to state law. This means that the laws of Iowa will be used to interpret and enforce the Application Agreement, unless there are specific state laws that take precedence.
For a prospective B Bops franchisee, this is important because it determines which state's legal system will be used if there is a dispute regarding the Application Agreement. Franchisees should be aware of the specific laws in Iowa and how they might affect their rights and obligations under the agreement.
It's also important to note the phrase "subject to state law," which means that if a franchisee's state has laws that conflict with Iowa law, the franchisee's state law may take precedence in certain situations. Franchisees should consult with a legal professional to understand how both Iowa law and their own state's laws may apply to their B Bops franchise agreement.