Where can arbitration or mediation take place involving a Degree Wellness franchise purchased in Washington?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be either in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation. In addition, if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee may bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, for any arbitration or mediation involving a Degree Wellness franchise purchased in Washington, the location will be in the state of Washington. However, the location can be a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation. It can also be determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation.
This means that if a Degree Wellness franchisee in Washington has a dispute that goes to arbitration or mediation, the proceedings will generally take place within Washington state. However, there is room for flexibility. The franchisee and Degree Wellness can agree to a different location when the time comes, or the arbitrator/mediator can decide on the location.
Additionally, if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, the franchisee can bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington. This provides an additional layer of protection and legal recourse for Degree Wellness franchisees in Washington.