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Under what condition is Franchisor allowed to waive the obligation to mediate with Bft?

Bft Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

D. Mandatory Binding Arbitration.If Franchisor waives the obligation to mediate (as described in Section 12.C) or the informal dispute processes described in Sections 12.B and 12.C do not resolve the claim or dispute to the Parties' satisfaction, all controversies, disputes, or claims between Franchisor, or any of its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries, and its and their respective owners, officers, directors, agents, and employees (the "Franchisor Parties"), on the one hand, and Developer, or any of its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries, and its and their respective owners, guarantors, officers, directors, agents, and employees (the "Developer Parties"), on the other hand, arising out of or related to: (1) this Agreement or any other agreement between any of the Franchisor Parties and Developer Parties; (2) the relationships between any Franchisor Parties and Developer Parties; (3) the scope or validity of this Agreement or any other agreement referenced in clause (1) above or any provision of any of such agreements (including the validity and scope of the arbitration provision under this Section, which Franchisor and Developer acknowledges is to be determined by an arbitrator, not a court); or (4) any System Standard, must be submitted for binding arbitration, on demand of either Party, to JAMS.

Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 57–66)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor has the option to waive mediation. If Bft's franchisor chooses to waive the obligation to mediate, the dispute will proceed to mandatory binding arbitration. This waiver is referenced in the section detailing the dispute resolution process between Bft and the developer.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.