For a Bath Tune Up franchise purchased in Washington, where will the arbitration or mediation site be located?

According to Bath Tune Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, for any franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be located within the state of Washington. However, there are a couple of exceptions. The location can be a place mutually agreed upon by both parties involved at the time of the arbitration or mediation. Alternatively, the arbitrator or mediator can determine the location during the arbitration or mediation process.

This disclosure is important for prospective Bath Tune Up franchisees in Washington because it clarifies where they may be required to participate in arbitration or mediation proceedings. It ensures that the location will either be within the state, or determined through mutual agreement or by the arbitrator/mediator, which provides some level of protection against being forced to travel to a distant or inconvenient location.

Additionally, the FDD states that if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee has the right to bring an action or proceeding arising out of or related to the sale of the franchise, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington. This provides an additional layer of protection for franchisees in Washington, ensuring that they have the option to pursue legal action within their own state under certain circumstances.