Where will the arbitration or mediation site be located for a Card My Yard franchise purchased in Washington?
Card_My_Yard 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 84–259)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Card My Yard's 2025 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 could also be a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation. In the absence of an agreement, the arbitrator or mediator will determine the location at the time of arbitration or mediation.
Additionally, if the franchise agreement does not preclude litigation, a franchisee in Washington 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.
This means that franchisees who purchase a Card My Yard franchise in Washington have some protection regarding where disputes are resolved. They are not necessarily required to travel to Card My Yard's headquarters or another location outside of Washington for arbitration, mediation, or litigation.