For C12 Group franchises in Washington, what are the permissible locations for arbitration or mediation?
C12_Group 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. In addition, if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee may bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 46–137)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, for any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the location will be in the state of Washington. However, the location can also be a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation. In addition, the location can be determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation.
This disclosure ensures that C12 Group franchisees in Washington are not forced to travel to a distant or inconvenient location for dispute resolution. It provides flexibility by allowing for mutual agreement on a location or determination by the arbitrator/mediator, which could potentially save franchisees time and money.
It is important to note that if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee may bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.