Where is the venue for any proceeding relating to the Belocal agreement, according to the agreement?

According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the venue for any proceeding relating to or arising out of the agreement will be the county or judicial district in which Belocal's principal place of business is located. However, Belocal can bring any action for injunctive or other extraordinary relief in any court in any state which has jurisdiction.

This means that if a franchisee has a dispute with Belocal that leads to legal proceedings, the franchisee will likely need to travel to the location of Belocal's principal business office. This could involve significant travel expenses and inconvenience for the franchisee, depending on where they are located.

However, there is an exception: Belocal can bring an action seeking injunctive relief or other extraordinary relief against a franchisee in any court that has jurisdiction, which could be a court closer to the franchisee's location. Franchisees should be aware of these venue provisions and consider the potential costs and inconveniences associated with them when evaluating the franchise opportunity.