What state's law governs the construction and interpretation of the Dryject agreement in arbitration?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall govern the construction and interpretation of this Agreement in Arbitration.
- (b) The Arbitration proceedings shall be conducted before a single Arbitrator, selected in accordance with AAA Rules, who has been actively engaged in the practice of law for at least ten (10) years and has franchise law experience.
Prior to the commencement of hearings, the Arbitrator shall provide an oath of undertaking of impartiality.
- (c) Arbitration shall be conducted in the city and state where We maintain Our principal place of business (or, if there is no AAA office in that city, at the location of the AAA office nearest to Our principal place of business, which is currently Hatboro, Pennsylvania).
Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dryject FDD, the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania govern the construction and interpretation of the Dryject agreement during arbitration. This means that in any arbitration proceedings, the arbitrator will rely on Pennsylvania law to understand and apply the terms of the franchise agreement.
This is important for prospective franchisees because the legal framework within which disputes are resolved will be based on Pennsylvania law, regardless of where the franchisee's business is located. Franchisees should familiarize themselves with key aspects of Pennsylvania law that may affect their rights and obligations under the agreement.
It is also noted in the FDD that the arbitration proceedings will be conducted before a single arbitrator selected according to AAA Rules, who has been actively engaged in the practice of law for at least ten years and has franchise law experience. The arbitration will be conducted in the city and state where Dryject maintains its principal place of business, which is Hatboro, Pennsylvania.