Where will claims, controversies, or disputes arising under the Cicis Franchise Agreement be resolved?

You and we agree that all claims, controversies, or disputes arising under this Agreement or involving the relationships created by this Agreement will be resolved in the state or federal district courts located in the state, county, or judicial district where our or our successor's or assign's primary headquarters (currently, Dallas, Texas) is located at the time litigation is filed.

You consent, and hereby waive all objections, to the jurisdiction of and venue in such courts.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, we have the right and option to bring any action (1) for monies owed, (2) for injunctive or other extraordinary relief, or (3) involving possession or disposition of, or other relief relating to, real property, in any state or federal district court which would also have jurisdiction in the absence of this provision or which developer deems appropriate to obtain the relief sought.

With respect to all claims, controversies, disputes, or actions, this Agreement will be interpreted and construed under Texas law (except for Texas choice of law rules).

You acknowledge and agree that the foregoing agreements regarding applicable state law and forum provide each of the parties with the mutual benefit of uniform interpretation of this Agreement and any dispute arising out of this Agreement or the parties' relationship created by this Agreement.

You further acknowledge the receipt and sufficiency of mutual consideration for such benefit.

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Internal Dispute Resolution Program.

Without limiting any of the foregoing, we reserve the right, at any time, to create a dispute resolution program and related specifications, standards, procedures, and rules for the implementation thereof to be administered by use or our designees for the benefit of all franchisees and/or developers conducting business under the System.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)