According to the 2025 Chatime Franchise Disclosure Document, the standard Franchise Agreement includes a waiver of jury trial; however, this provision is removed for franchisees in North Dakota. The North Dakota Addendum to the Chatime Franchise Disclosure Document states that requiring North Dakota franchisees to consent to the waiver of a trial by jury has been deemed unfair, unjust, or inequitable by the Securities Commissioner.

To comply with North Dakota Century Code §51-19-09, Chatime will amend its Franchise Disclosure Document for use in North Dakota. Specifically, Section 16.4 of the Franchise Agreement, and if applicable Section 14.4 of the Multi-Unit Development Agreement, entitled "Waiver of Jury Trial," is deleted.

For prospective Chatime franchisees outside of North Dakota, it is important to note that the franchise agreement may still contain a clause requiring them to waive their right to a jury trial. Franchisees should carefully review the agreement and consider the implications of this waiver, as it could affect how disputes with Chatime are resolved.