Is class action allowed in Kitchen Solvers arbitration?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
9.1 Choice of Law and Venue; Limitation of Claims; Jury Trial Waiver; Class Action Waiver; Waiver of Damages
- 9.1.1 You acknowledge that we have appointed and intend to appoint many franchisees on terms and conditions similar to those set forth in this Agreement and the Franchise Agreement.
It mutually benefits those franchisees, you and us if the terms and conditions of these license agreements are uniformly interpreted.
This Agreement shall take effect upon its acceptance and execution by Franchisor.
All matters relating to mediation or arbitration will be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. §§ 1, et. seq.).
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 49–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees acknowledge that Kitchen Solvers intends to appoint many franchisees with similar terms and conditions. The FDD states that it mutually benefits the franchisees and Kitchen Solvers if the terms and conditions of these license agreements are uniformly interpreted.
The Franchise Agreement includes a "Class Action Waiver." This means franchisees waive their right to participate in a class action lawsuit against Kitchen Solvers. This waiver is intended to ensure uniformity in the interpretation of franchise agreements across all franchisees.
All matters relating to mediation or arbitration will be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act. This act governs how arbitration is conducted and enforced, providing a legal framework for resolving disputes outside of court.