Where will arbitration take place for disputes involving Bb.Q Chicken?

According to Bb.Q Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, disputes will be resolved through arbitration within 10 miles of Bb.Q Chicken's headquarters, which is currently located in Fort Lee, New Jersey. This applies to both the standard Franchise Agreement and the Multi-Unit Operator Agreement. This arbitration is subject to applicable state and federal laws.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that any legal disputes with Bb.Q Chicken will need to be addressed close to the company's main office in New Jersey, regardless of where the franchise is located. This could involve travel and associated costs for franchisees located far from Fort Lee. It is important to note that the location of the headquarters could change, which would then change the location of the arbitration.

This arrangement is fairly common in franchising, as it allows the franchisor to manage legal proceedings in a location convenient for them. However, franchisees should consider the potential added expense and inconvenience of arbitrating disputes in New Jersey when evaluating this franchise opportunity. Franchisees should also be aware of the choice of forum, which is Bergen County, New Jersey, and the choice of law, which is New Jersey, subject to applicable state and federal law.