Where is the conclusively presumed venue for legal proceedings related to the Dog Haus Guarantee?

According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the conclusively presumed venue for any legal proceedings brought in connection with or arising out of the Guarantee is in the State of California, County of Los Angeles. The document also states that Guarantors submit to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

This means that if Dog Haus pursues legal action related to the Guarantee, it is highly likely that the case will be heard in Los Angeles County, California. This is a significant consideration for prospective franchisees, especially those located outside of California, as they would be required to travel to California for any legal proceedings and potentially hire California-based legal counsel.

The Guarantee itself is a separate document that may be required from the franchisee, ensuring certain obligations are met. The FDD specifies that the laws of California will govern the interpretation and construction of the Guarantee, unless the Franchised Restaurant is located outside of California and a provision would be enforceable under the laws of that state, in which case that state's laws would apply to that specific provision. This clause attempts to balance the franchisor's interest in uniform contract interpretation with the franchisee's local legal environment.