Does the Crisp & Green Franchise Agreement specify the process for appealing an arbitration decision?
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)
The 2024 Crisp & Green Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) addresses dispute resolution through arbitration. Item 17 outlines that, except for claims seeking injunctive relief, all disputes 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 does not explicitly detail a process for appealing an arbitration decision. The document only mentions that disputes must be arbitrated or litigated in the city closest to Crisp & Green's headquarters, subject to applicable state law. Additionally, Minnesota law applies, except for the Minnesota Franchise Act and other franchise-specific laws for restaurants outside Minnesota.
Because the FDD does not provide specific details on appealing arbitration decisions, prospective Crisp & Green franchisees should seek clarification from the franchisor regarding the possibility and process for appealing an arbitration decision, as these details are not covered in Item 17.