Where can Carls Jr. file suit against a Developer?
Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
CJR may file suit in the federal or state court located in the jurisdiction where its principal offices are located at the time suit is filed or in the jurisdiction where Developer resides or does business or where the Development Territory or any Franchised Restaurant is or was located or where the claim arose.
Developer consents to the personal jurisdiction of those courts over Developer and to venue in those courts.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 76–364)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carls Jr. Franchise Disclosure Document, Carls Jr. has options regarding where it can file a lawsuit against a developer. Specifically, Carls Jr. can file suit in the federal or state court located in the jurisdiction where its principal offices are located at the time the suit is filed.
In addition to the location of its principal offices, Carls Jr. can also file suit in the jurisdiction where the developer resides or does business. This provides Carls Jr. with flexibility, allowing them to choose a venue that may be more convenient or advantageous for them.
Furthermore, Carls Jr. can file suit where the Development Territory or any Franchised Restaurant is or was located, or where the claim arose. This is particularly relevant if the dispute is related to the operation or location of a specific restaurant. The developer consents to the personal jurisdiction of these courts, meaning they agree to be subject to the authority of these courts and to the venue in those courts.