Under what condition can a C12 Group franchisee request binding Christian arbitration?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Step Three: If Franchisee is still unwilling to abide by the decision of the panel of the three C12 non-executive Board Members, then Franchisee shall have the right to request binding Christian arbitration.
The parties agree for the arbitration process to be conducted in accordance with the Christian Conciliation Rules of Procedure contained in the ICC booklet Guidelines for Christian Conciliation.
In accordance with the Rules of Procedure for Christian Conciliation of the Institute for Christian Conciliation (complete text of the Rules is available at www.iccpeace.com/rules or by contacting ICC PEACE at info@iccpeace.com or calling 844-707-3223).
Consistent with these rules, each party to the agreement shall agree to the selection of the arbitrator.
The parties agree that if there is an impasse in the selection of the arbitrator, the Institute for Christian Conciliation (hereafter ICC), shall be asked to provide the name of a qualified person who will serve in that capacity.
Consistent with the Rules of Procedure, the arbitrator shall issue a written opinion within a reasonable time.
The parties acknowledge that the resolving of conflicts requires time and financial resources.
In an effort to fully encourage and implement a biblically faithful process, Franchisor agrees to pay all fees and expenses, which may be required by the mediator, case administrator, and/or arbitrator.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 C12 Group Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee has the right to request binding Christian arbitration if they are unwilling to abide by the decision of a panel consisting of three non-executive C12 Group Board Members. This panel is convened after the franchisee has already appealed to the Chair Advisory Council through their Regional Representative, and the dispute remains unresolved.
The arbitration process is to be conducted following the Christian Conciliation Rules of Procedure outlined in the ICC booklet Guidelines for Christian Conciliation. Both the C12 Group and the franchisee must agree on the selection of the arbitrator. If an agreement cannot be reached, the Institute for Christian Conciliation (ICC) will provide a qualified person to serve as the arbitrator. The arbitrator is then expected to issue a written opinion within a reasonable timeframe.
C12 Group covers all fees and expenses associated with the mediator, case administrator, and/or arbitrator, aiming to encourage a biblically faithful resolution process. This is a notable benefit for franchisees, as arbitration costs can often be substantial. The rules of procedure for Christian Conciliation of the Institute for Christian Conciliation are available at www.iccpeace.com/rules or by contacting ICC PEACE at info@iccpeace.com or calling 844-707-3223.