Can the arbitrator amend or modify the terms of the Learningrx Franchise Agreement?
Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The arbitrator shall have no authority to amend or modify the terms of this Agreement.
The arbitrator's decision will follow the plain meaning of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Learningrx Franchise Disclosure Document, the arbitrator does not have the authority to amend or modify the terms of the Franchise Agreement. The arbitrator's decision must follow the plain meaning of the agreement.
This means that any disputes between Learningrx and a franchisee that go to arbitration will be decided based strictly on the existing terms of the Franchise Agreement. The arbitrator cannot change the agreement or create new terms, which provides a level of predictability for both parties.
This limitation on the arbitrator's power ensures that the original contract agreed upon by both Learningrx and the franchisee remains the governing document. It prevents an arbitrator from imposing new obligations or altering existing rights, which could be a significant benefit to franchisees concerned about potential overreach in dispute resolution.