Where will the arbitration proceedings for Degree Wellness be conducted?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- b. Place and Procedure. Such arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in Duvall County, Florida, and, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, shall be conducted in accordance with then current commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association, and the arbitration hearing shall be conducted before a single arbitrator, not a panel.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, arbitration proceedings will take place in Duvall County, Florida. These proceedings will generally follow the American Arbitration Association's commercial arbitration rules, unless the franchise agreement specifies otherwise. A single arbitrator, rather than a panel, will preside over the hearing.
This location is significant for prospective franchisees as it dictates where they may need to travel and incur expenses should a dispute with Degree Wellness require arbitration. Duvall County, Florida, is where Degree Wellness has its principal business address. Franchisees should consider the potential costs and logistical challenges of participating in arbitration in this location.
It is typical in franchising for the arbitration location to be the same as the headquarters of the franchisor. This clause ensures that Degree Wellness will have any arbitration close to its main office.