What is the address of the Chatime franchise in North Dakota?
Chatime Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER HAS HELD THE FOLLOWING TO BE UNFAIR, UNJUST, OR INEQUITABLE TO NORTH DAKOTA FRANCHISEES (NORTH DAKOTA CENTURY CODE ("NDCC") §51-19-09):
- A. Restrictive Covenants: Franchise disclosure documents that disclose the existence of covenants restricting competition contrary to NDCC §9-08-06, without further disclosing that such covenants will be subject to the statute.
- B. Situs of Arbitration Proceedings: Franchise agreements providing that the parties must agree to the arbitration of disputes at a location that is remote from the site of the franchisee's business.
- C. Restrictions on Forum: Requiring North Dakota franchisees to consent to the jurisdiction of courts outside of North Dakota.
- D. Liquidated Damages and Termination Penalties: Requiring North Dakota franchisees to consent to liquidated damages or termination penalties.
- E. Applicable Laws: Franchise agreements that specify that they are to be governed by the laws of a state other than North Dakota.
- F. Waiver of Trial by Jury: Requiring North Dakota franchises to consent to the waiver of a trial by jury.
- G. Waiver of Exemplary and Punitive Damages: Requiring North Dakota franchisees to consent to a waiver of exemplary and punitive damage.
- H. General Release: Franchise Agreements that require the franchisee to sign a general release upon renewal of the franchise agreement.
- I. Limitation of Claims: Franchise agreements that require the franchisee to consent to a limitation of claims. The statute of limitations under North Dakota law applies.
- J. Enforcement of Agreement: Franchise agreements that require the franchisee to pay all costs and expenses incurred by the franchisor in enforcing the agreement. The prevailing party in any enforcement action is entitled to recover all costs and expenses including attorney's fees.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 58–262)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Chatime Franchise Disclosure Document does not contain the specific street address of any Chatime franchise locations in North Dakota. The document includes addenda and amendments specific to North Dakota, addressing legal considerations and modifications to the standard franchise agreement to comply with North Dakota law. These amendments cover topics such as restrictive covenants, arbitration proceedings, applicable laws, and waivers, but they do not list the physical addresses of franchise locations.
While the FDD includes a receipt acknowledging the document's delivery and contact information for the franchisor's agent for service of process, this information pertains to legal and official communications rather than the addresses of individual franchise units. The absence of specific franchise addresses is typical in FDDs, as this information can change frequently and is not considered essential for the initial investment decision.
A prospective Chatime franchisee researching locations in North Dakota should directly request a list of current franchisee addresses from the franchisor. This information is crucial for market research, assessing potential competition, and understanding the existing Chatime presence in the area. Contacting current franchisees can also provide valuable insights into the local market conditions and operational experiences.