Where will arbitration or mediation take place for a Christian Brothers Automotive franchise purchased in Washington?
Christian_Brothers_Automotive Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Site of Arbitration, Mediation, and/or Litigation. 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 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 76)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Christian Brothers Automotive's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee purchases a franchise in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be in 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.
Additionally, if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee can bring an action or proceeding arising out of or related to the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.
This modification ensures that Washington franchisees have a local venue for dispute resolution, providing a more accessible and potentially less costly process than if arbitration or mediation were required to take place out of state. This is a significant benefit for franchisees in Washington, as it allows them to resolve disputes under the protection of Washington law and in a location that is convenient for them.