How many arbitrators are involved in the arbitration process for Camp Margaritaville disputes?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
All issues shall be resolved by using the then-existing commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that, regardless of the rules, there shall be three (3) arbitrators unless the Parties agree in writing to use a single arbitrator.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 72–406)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Camp Margaritaville's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, disputes are typically resolved through arbitration, involving three arbitrators. However, the parties can agree in writing to use a single arbitrator instead.
Each party involved in the dispute is responsible for selecting one independent and impartial arbitrator from the JAMS panel located in the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area. After these two arbitrators are chosen, they then mutually select a third arbitrator, also from the JAMS panel in Atlanta, within ten days.
This arbitration process is designed to provide a structured and impartial method for resolving disagreements. The default of three arbitrators aims to balance the perspectives and ensure a fair hearing, while the option for a single arbitrator offers flexibility for simpler disputes or when both parties prefer a quicker, less complex process. Prospective franchisees should understand this process, as it will govern how disputes with Camp Margaritaville are resolved, potentially impacting the cost and duration of resolving any conflicts.