Where will the place of arbitration be for disputes involving Desi District?

According to Desi District's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the location for arbitration will be the city and state where Desi District Franchise Group's headquarters is located. This means that if a dispute arises between a franchisee and Desi District that requires arbitration, the proceedings will take place at the company's headquarters.

This is a standard clause in franchise agreements, as it allows the franchisor to manage disputes in a location convenient for them. Franchisees should consider the potential costs and logistical challenges of traveling to the arbitration location if a dispute arises. It is important to note that either party can seek injunctive relief from a court having jurisdiction without waiving their right to arbitrate, and claims involving intellectual property rights can be brought in a court authorized to hear such claims.

For any legal proceeding not required to be submitted to arbitration, the legal proceeding will be brought in the United States District Court where Desi District Franchise Group's headquarters is then located. If there is no federal jurisdiction over the dispute, the legal proceeding will be brought in the court of record of the state and county where Desi District Franchise Group's headquarters is then located. Each party consents to the jurisdiction of such courts and waives any objection that it, he or she may have to the laying of venue of any proceeding in any of these courts.