According to C12 Group's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the standard choice of forum for litigation is Texas, but there are exceptions. Item 17 indicates that litigation must be conducted in Texas unless otherwise stated in Exhibit F for certain State Disclosures, subject to applicable state law.

Item 22 provides specific addenda for Minnesota and North Dakota. For Minnesota, the addendum states that Minnesota law prohibits C12 Group from requiring litigation to be conducted outside of Minnesota. The Minnesota addendum also clarifies that nothing in the Franchise Disclosure Document or agreement can reduce a franchisee's rights as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or their rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided by the laws or the jurisdiction.

Therefore, prospective franchisees should carefully review Exhibit F and any state-specific addenda to understand if the standard Texas forum selection clause is modified or superseded by local laws. This is particularly important for franchisees in states like Minnesota, where specific legal protections exist regarding the location of litigation and the preservation of franchisee rights.