Where must disputes with Central Bark Doggy Day Care be arbitrated?
Central_Bark_Doggy_Day_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in franchise agreement, multi-unit franchise agreement, or other agreement | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mile radius of any CENTRAL BARK facility (same restrictions apply after transfer) | ||
| s. Modification of the agreement | FA - XXV. MUFA – 10.12 | No modifications except in writing, but We may change Operating Manual No modifications except in writing |
| t. Integration/merger clause | FA - XXV. MUFA – 10.12 | Only the terms of the Franchise Agreement are binding (subject to state law). Any other promises might not be enforceable. However, nothing in the Franchise Agreement or any related agreement is intended to disclaim our representations made in the Disclosure Document. Only the terms of the MUFA are binding (subject to state law). Any other promises might not be enforceable. However, nothing in the MUFA or any related agreement is intended to disclaim our representations made in the Disclosure Document. |
| u. Dispute resolution by arbitration or mediation | FA - XXX. and MUFA – 10.16 | We and you must arbitrate all disputes at a location within 50 miles of our or, as applicable, its successor’s or assign’s then- current principal place of business (currently Oakland Park, Florida) (subject to state law) |
Source: Item 17 — Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution (FDD pages 38–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Central Bark Doggy Day Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any disputes with the company must be arbitrated within a 50-mile radius of their principal place of business. Currently, the principal place of business for Central Bark Doggy Day Care is Oakland Park, Florida. This arbitration clause is subject to state law.
This means that if a franchisee has a dispute with Central Bark Doggy Day Care, they will likely need to travel to the Oakland Park, Florida area for arbitration proceedings. This could involve significant travel expenses and time, depending on where the franchisee's Central Bark Doggy Day Care location is situated. Franchisees should factor in these potential costs when evaluating the franchise opportunity.
It is common in franchise agreements to include clauses that specify the venue for dispute resolution, often favoring the franchisor's location. Prospective franchisees should carefully review this section of the Franchise Agreement with legal counsel to understand their rights and obligations regarding dispute resolution with Central Bark Doggy Day Care.