What is the required experience level for an arbitrator handling a Crepe De Licious dispute?
Crepe_De_Licious Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Arbitration will be conducted before a single arbitrator who is familiar with legal disputes of the type at issue and who has at least 10 years' experience as a lawyer or in the franchise business.
The parties will mutually agree on the selection of the arbitrator; however, if the parties have not agreed on the selection of an arbitrator within 30 days after the arbitration demand, either party may request the ADR or successor organization, to appoint a qualified arbitrator.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Crepe De Licious Franchise Disclosure Document, any dispute or controversy arising from the Franchise Agreement that is not settled through informal negotiation will be settled by binding arbitration. The arbitration will occur in Delaware or the state where Crepe De Licious has its principal place of business.
The arbitrator selected must be familiar with the legal disputes at issue and have at least 10 years of experience as a lawyer or in the franchise business. Both parties must mutually agree on the arbitrator. If an agreement cannot be reached within 30 days after the arbitration demand, either party may request the ADR or a successor organization to appoint a qualified arbitrator.
This requirement ensures that the arbitrator has sufficient expertise in both legal matters and the franchise industry to make informed decisions. This can be beneficial for a prospective franchisee as it increases the likelihood of a fair and well-reasoned resolution in case of a dispute with Crepe De Licious.