Does the Crisp & Green franchise agreement allow for mediation before arbitration?
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. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 52–57)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Crisp & Green Franchise Disclosure Document, dispute resolution may involve arbitration or mediation. Specifically, Section 18.05 of the Franchise Agreement and Section 9 of the Area Development Agreement outline the dispute resolution process.
Except for claims seeking injunctive relief, all disputes between Crisp & Green and the franchisee must be resolved through arbitration. This arbitration will take place in the city closest to Crisp & Green's corporate headquarters, which is currently Wayzata, Minnesota. The specific procedures and requirements for mediation, if any, are not detailed in this section, but the possibility of mediation is mentioned.
Prospective Crisp & Green franchisees should carefully review Section 18.05 of the Franchise Agreement and Section 9 of the Area Development Agreement to fully understand the dispute resolution process. It is important to understand the circumstances in which mediation may be an option before arbitration, and to be aware of the location and governing law for any dispute resolution proceedings.