Is Bee Organized allowed to require litigation to be conducted outside of Minnesota?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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A provision requiring that litigation be conducted outside this state.
This shall not preclude you from entering into an agreement, at the time of litigation, to conduct litigation at a location outside this state.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–218)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bee Organized's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement may be subject to certain amendments based on the franchisee's state. Specifically, the Michigan FDD Amendment addresses litigation.
The Michigan FDD Amendment states that any provision requiring litigation to be conducted outside of Michigan is void and cannot be enforced against the franchisee. However, the amendment does not prevent a franchisee from agreeing to conduct litigation outside of Michigan at the time of the litigation.
This amendment provides protection to potential Bee Organized franchisees in Michigan, ensuring they are not forced to litigate disputes in a distant or inconvenient forum. Franchisees in other states may not have the same protection, so prospective franchisees should consult with a legal professional to understand the implications of the venue and jurisdiction clauses in their specific franchise agreement.