According to Chocolate Fish Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 17 provides a table listing important provisions of the franchise and related agreements. The FDD advises that prospective franchisees should read these provisions in the agreements attached to the disclosure document.

The table outlines key aspects of the franchise relationship, including the length of the franchise term, conditions for renewal or extension, termination rights for both the franchisee and Chocolate Fish Coffee, obligations upon termination or non-renewal, and transfer conditions. For instance, the initial franchise term is 10 years from the date of the franchise agreement. To renew, a franchisee must provide advance notice, be compliant with all obligations, renovate to current standards, sign the current franchise agreement, and sign a general release.

Item 17 also covers dispute resolution, choice of law, and non-competition covenants. All disputes are resolved through arbitration, except for injunctive relief, and arbitration takes place in Sheridan, Wyoming, where Chocolate Fish Coffee's headquarters is located. Furthermore, for two years after the franchise is terminated or expires, franchisees are restricted from engaging in competitive activities within a certain scope. These provisions collectively define the legal and operational framework governing the relationship between Chocolate Fish Coffee and its franchisees.