Under what state's laws will the Dog Haus Franchise Agreement be interpreted and construed?

According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement will be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the franchised location is situated.

This means that if a dispute arises concerning the interpretation or enforcement of the Franchise Agreement, the laws of the state where the Dog Haus restaurant is located will apply. This is a common practice in franchising, as it allows for the agreement to be interpreted in a way that is consistent with the local legal environment.

However, an addendum to the franchise agreement notes that for franchisees in Rhode Island, any provision restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside of Rhode Island or requiring the application of the laws of any state other than Rhode Island is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act.