What are the consequences if a Crisp & Green franchisee fails to comply with the dispute resolution process?
Crisp_Green Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Franchise | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| or Other Agreement | |||
| u. Dispute resolution by arbitration or mediation | Section 18.05 – Franchise Agreement and Section 9 – Area Development Agreement | Except for claims for injunctive relief, we make seek against you, all disputes must be arbitrated in the city closest to our corporate headquarters (currently Wayzata, MN). Subject to applicable state law. | |
| v. Choice of forum | Section 18.07 – Franchise Agreement and Section 9 – Area Development Agreement | Subject to applicable state law, disputes must be arbitrated or litigated in the city closest to our corporate headquarters (currently Wayzata, MN). | |
| w. Choice of law | Section 18.08 – Franchise Agreement and Section 9 – Area Development Agreement | Subject to applicable state law, Minnesota law applies, provided that the Minnesota Franchise Act and other franchise-specific laws and regulations of the State of Minnesota generally do not apply to Restaurants located outside of Minnesota. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 52–57)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
Based on the 2024 Crisp & Green Franchise Disclosure Document, disputes, except for claims for injunctive relief that Crisp & Green may seek against a franchisee, must be arbitrated in the city closest to Crisp & Green's corporate headquarters, which is currently Wayzata, MN. This is subject to applicable state law.
The FDD also states that, subject to applicable state law, disputes must be arbitrated or litigated in the city closest to Crisp & Green's corporate headquarters, which is currently Wayzata, MN.
The consequences of failing to comply with the dispute resolution process are not explicitly detailed in the provided excerpts. It is important to carefully review Section 18.05 of the Franchise Agreement and Section 9 of the Area Development Agreement, as referenced in the table, to fully understand the dispute resolution process and the potential ramifications of non-compliance. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Crisp & Green regarding the specific actions or outcomes that could result from failing to adhere to the outlined dispute resolution procedures.