Where can I find exceptions to the choice of law for the Dog Haus Area Development Agreement?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section In Area | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Agreement (Exhibit B) | expenses of the mediator will be shared equally by you and us. | ||
| If the parties cannot resolve and settle the dispute through | |||
| mediations, all unresolved claims between you and us will be | |||
| submitted to binding arbitration, which will occur in Los Angeles, | |||
| California. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator will be shared | |||
| equally by you and us. | |||
| (subject to applicable state law) | |||
| v. Choice of forum | Section 15.1 | All proceedings will be held in Los Angeles County, California, | |
| subject to applicable state law. See the State Specific Addenda | |||
| (Exhibit H) attached to this Disclosure Document. | |||
| w. Choice of law | Section 15.1 | California, subject to the exception provided in Section 15.1of the | |
| Area Development Agreement and applicable state law. See the | |||
| State Specific Addenda (Exhibit H) attached to this Disclosure | |||
| Document. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 63–72)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the choice of law for the Area Development Agreement is California law. However, this is subject to exceptions as detailed in Section 15.1 of the Area Development Agreement and applicable state law. Further details can be found in the State Specific Addenda, which is Exhibit H of the Franchise Disclosure Document.
For a prospective Dog Haus franchisee, this means that while California law generally governs the Area Development Agreement, there may be specific exceptions depending on the franchisee's state. These exceptions could modify how certain provisions of the agreement are interpreted or enforced.
It is important for potential Dog Haus franchisees to carefully review Exhibit H, the State Specific Addenda, to understand any exceptions to the choice of law that may apply to their specific situation. Consulting with a legal professional is advisable to fully understand the implications of these exceptions and how they might affect the franchisee's rights and obligations under the Area Development Agreement.