In Washington, where will arbitration or mediation take place involving a Boulder Designs franchise?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be either in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Boulder Designs Franchise Disclosure Document, for franchises purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be in Washington. However, the location can also be a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation.
This means that if a Boulder Designs franchisee in Washington has a dispute with the franchisor that goes to arbitration or mediation, the proceedings will likely occur within the state. This can save the franchisee travel costs and make it easier to participate in the process.
However, there are exceptions. The location could be somewhere else if both parties agree or if the arbitrator or mediator decides on a different location. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand these possibilities and consider them when evaluating the franchise opportunity.