Where will arbitration or mediation take place involving a Cinnabon franchise purchased in Washington?
Cinnabon 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 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 114–399)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee purchases a Cinnabon franchise in Washington state and a dispute arises requiring arbitration or mediation, the location for these proceedings is subject to specific conditions.
The arbitration or mediation site will be in one of three places. First, the proceedings can occur within Washington state. Second, the location can be a place mutually agreed upon by both Cinnabon and the franchisee at the time the arbitration or mediation is initiated. Third, if no agreement is reached, the arbitrator or mediator will determine the location at the time of the proceedings.
Additionally, the FDD states that if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee has the option to initiate a legal action or proceeding in Washington if it arises from or relates to the sale of the franchise or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act.