For a Floyds 99 franchise in Washington, is the arbitration site always in the state of Washington?
Floyds_99 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be either in the state of Washington, or in a place mutually agreed upon at the time of the arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation. In addition, if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee may bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 58–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Floyds 99 Franchise Disclosure Document, for franchises purchased in Washington, the arbitration or mediation site will be in Washington state, or in a location mutually agreed upon at the time of arbitration or mediation, or as determined by the arbitrator or mediator at the time of arbitration or mediation.
This means that while the default location for arbitration or mediation is within Washington, there are alternative possibilities. The franchisee and Floyds 99 can agree to a different location when the time comes. Also, the arbitrator or mediator has the authority to determine the location.
Additionally, the FDD states that if litigation is not precluded by the franchise agreement, a franchisee can bring an action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the sale of franchises, or a violation of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, in Washington.