Does a demand for arbitration stay the effectiveness of any termination of the Beverly Anns Cookie Franchise Agreement?

According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a demand for arbitration does not prevent the termination of the franchise agreement from taking effect. The FDD states that initiating arbitration will not halt, delay, or cancel the termination of the Franchise Agreement.

This means that even if a franchisee requests arbitration to dispute a termination, Beverly Anns Cookie can still proceed with ending the franchise agreement. The arbitration process will continue separately, but the termination remains in effect unless otherwise decided.

This policy favors Beverly Anns Cookie, as it allows them to terminate a franchise quickly without waiting for the outcome of a potentially lengthy arbitration process. Franchisees should be aware that initiating arbitration will not guarantee the continuation of their franchise during the dispute resolution process.