Which section of the City Publications Franchise Agreement addresses dispute resolution?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
s. Modification of the agreement Section 23.F The Franchise Agreement can be modified only by written agreement between you and us. The Manual is subject to change but will not materially alter your fundamental rights. t. Integration/merger clause Section 23.F Only the terms of the Franchise Agreement are binding (subject to state law). Any promises outside the disclosure document and franchise agreement may not be enforceable. Nothing in the Franchise Agreement shall serve to disclaim any representations made in this Disclosure Document. u. Dispute resolution by arbitration or mediation Section 24.G Except for certain claims, all disputes are to be settled by mediation and arbitration. v. Choice of forum Section 24.B Except where state law prohibits, all arbitrations are to be held in Cobb County, Georgia. Claims involving the Marks or Confidential Information must be litigated in Cobb County, Georgia (subject to applicable state law. w. Choice of law Section 24.A Subject to state laws set out in Exhibit H to this Franchise Disclosure Document, Georgia law governs, except that disputes regarding the Marks will be governed by the United States Trademark Act of 1946 (Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1051 et seq.). Subject to applicable state law.
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 18–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, dispute resolution is addressed in Section 24.G of the Franchise Agreement. This section stipulates that, with the exception of certain claims, all disputes between the franchisee and City Publications are to be settled through mediation and arbitration.
Section 24.B specifies that, unless prohibited by state law, all arbitrations will be held in Cobb County, Georgia. However, claims involving City Publications' Marks or Confidential Information must be litigated in Cobb County, Georgia, subject to applicable state law.
Section 24.A indicates that Georgia law governs the Franchise Agreement, except for disputes regarding the Marks, which are governed by the United States Trademark Act of 1946 (Lanham Act). Prospective franchisees should be aware of these provisions as they dictate the process and location for resolving potential disputes with City Publications.