What article of the Bang Cookies Franchise Agreement addresses choice of law, mediation, arbitration, and jurisdiction?
Bang_Cookies Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- Article 18.G. of the Franchise Agreement, and if Franchisee executes a Development Agreement, Article 7.6 of the Development Agreement, under the heading "Choice of Law, Non-Binding Mediation, Binding Arbitration, and Consent to Jurisdiction", shall be amended by the addition of the following statement added after the end of the last sentence of Article 18.G. of the Franchise Agreement and Article 7.6 of the Development Agreement:
Illinois Addendum: Illinois law governs the agreements between the parties to this franchise.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 56–245)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bang Cookies' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Article 18.G of the Franchise Agreement addresses choice of law, non-binding mediation, binding arbitration, and consent to jurisdiction. If a franchisee also executes a Development Agreement with Bang Cookies, Article 7.6 of the Development Agreement also covers these topics.
For franchisees in Illinois, the Illinois Franchise and Development Agreement Amendment modifies Article 18.G of the Franchise Agreement and Article 7.6 of the Development Agreement by adding a statement that Illinois law governs the agreements between the parties.
Similarly, for franchisees in Maryland, Article 18.G of the Franchise Agreement and Article 7.6 of the Development Agreement are amended to state that a franchisee may bring a lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. These amendments ensure compliance with state-specific franchise laws and protect the rights of franchisees within those states.