Where will legal proceedings not subject to arbitration be brought for Bombs Away?

According to Bombs Away's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, any legal proceeding not required to be submitted to arbitration will be brought in the United States District Court where Bombs Away Franchising's headquarters is located. If there is no federal jurisdiction over the dispute, the legal proceeding will be brought in the court of record of the state and county where Bombs Away Franchising's headquarters is located. Each party consents to the jurisdiction of such courts and waives any objection to the venue in these courts.

This means that if a Bombs Away franchisee has a legal dispute with the franchisor that is not subject to arbitration, the franchisee may have to travel to the location of Bombs Away Franchising's headquarters to pursue the legal action. This could increase the franchisee's legal costs, especially if the franchisee is located far from Bombs Away Franchising's headquarters.

Many franchise agreements contain similar clauses that require legal proceedings to be brought in the franchisor's home jurisdiction. This is generally seen as a benefit to the franchisor, as it allows them to manage legal disputes more efficiently. However, it can be a disadvantage for franchisees, who may have to incur significant travel costs to pursue a legal claim.