For a Deka Lash franchise purchased in Washington, where will arbitration or mediation take place?
Deka_Lash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 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 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 63–234)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deka Lash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Washington Addendum to the Disclosure Document, Franchise Agreement, and Area Development Agreement address the location of arbitration or mediation for franchises purchased in Washington.
Specifically, any arbitration or mediation involving a Deka Lash franchise purchased in Washington will occur either within the state of Washington, at a location mutually agreed upon by both parties at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator during the proceedings. This provision ensures that Washington franchisees are not forced to travel to a distant location to resolve disputes with Deka Lash.
Additionally, the addendum states that if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee in Washington may bring an action or proceeding arising out of or related to the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington. This offers further protection to franchisees by allowing them to pursue legal action within their home state under certain conditions.