What rules govern the selection of the arbitrator for Cinnaholic arbitration proceedings?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
SUCH ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED BEFORE ONE ARBITRATOR CHOSEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH AAA COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES.
THE FEDERAL RULES OF EVIDENCE SHALL APPLY TO THE ARBITRATION.
IN ALL OTHER RESPECTS, THE RULES OF THE AAA AND THE UNITED STATES ARBITRATION ACT SHALL CONTROL.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 62–269)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any arbitration between Cinnaholic and a developer will be conducted before a single arbitrator. The arbitrator will be chosen according to the American Arbitration Association (AAA) commercial arbitration rules. In all other respects, the rules of the AAA and the United States Arbitration Act shall control.
This means that if a Cinnaholic franchisee has a dispute with the franchisor that isn't resolved through other means, the selection of the arbitrator will follow the standard procedures established by the AAA for commercial disputes. These rules are designed to ensure impartiality and fairness in the selection process.
It is important for a prospective Cinnaholic franchisee to become familiar with the AAA's commercial arbitration rules to understand their rights and responsibilities in the event of a dispute leading to arbitration. Understanding these rules can help a franchisee navigate the arbitration process more effectively.