What is the location of Deer Solution's corporate headquarters?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| u. Dispute resolution by arbitration or mediation | 18.G. | Except for certain claims for injunctive relief, all disputes must first be submitted to non-binding mediation in Morris County, New Jersey and, if mediation is unsuccessful, then to binding arbitration in Morris County, New Jersey. This provision is subject to applicable state law. |
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| V. Choice of forum | 18.G. | All mediation, arbitration and, if applicable, litigation |
| proceedings must be conducted in, or closest to, State court | ||
| of general jurisdiction that is within or closest to Morris | ||
| County, New Jersey or, if appropriate, the United States | ||
| District Court nearest to our corporate headquarters at the | ||
| time such action is filed. This provision is subject to | ||
| applicable state law. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 40–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the location relevant to legal proceedings is Morris County, New Jersey. Specifically, all mediation, arbitration, and litigation (if applicable) must occur in the state court of general jurisdiction within or closest to Morris County, New Jersey. If a case is appropriate for federal court, it must be in the United States District Court nearest to Deer Solution's corporate headquarters when the action is filed.
This means that if a Deer Solution franchisee has a dispute with the company that leads to mediation, arbitration, or litigation, they will likely need to travel to Morris County, New Jersey. This could involve significant travel expenses and legal fees, depending on the location of the franchisee's business. Franchisees should factor these potential costs into their decision when considering a Deer Solution franchise.
While the FDD specifies Morris County, New Jersey as the location for legal proceedings, it does not explicitly state the exact address of Deer Solution's corporate headquarters. A prospective franchisee should confirm the precise physical address of the headquarters with Deer Solution to fully understand the implications of the forum selection clause.