Where will arbitration or mediation take place for a Chop5 Salad Kitchen franchise purchased in Washington?
Chop5_Salad_Kitchen Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be either in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation.
In addition, if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee may bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 50–178)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Chop5 Salad Kitchen Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee purchases a Chop5 Salad Kitchen franchise in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be in the state of Washington. However, the location can be a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation. The arbitrator or mediator can also determine the location at the time of arbitration or mediation.
This stipulation is in place to comply with the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW. This act may supersede the franchise agreement in the franchisee's relationship with Chop5 Salad Kitchen, especially in areas of termination and renewal of the franchise.
Additionally, if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee in Washington may bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.