Where will all arbitration proceedings take place for a Marble Slab Creamery franchise dispute?

According to the 2025 Marble Slab Creamery Franchise Disclosure Document, any arbitration proceedings related to disputes will occur in the county where Marble Slab Creamery's headquarters is located.

This means that if a franchisee has a dispute with Marble Slab Creamery that proceeds to arbitration, the franchisee will be required to travel to the county where Marble Slab Creamery's headquarters is located for the arbitration hearings. This could potentially create additional expenses for the franchisee, such as travel and accommodation costs, depending on the distance from the franchisee's location to the headquarters.

It is important to note that this requirement does not apply to claims regarding the ownership or use of proprietary marks or the enforcement of non-competition covenants. The FDD specifies that California law governs the enforcement of the franchise agreement, except for non-competition covenants, which are governed by the laws of the state where the franchise is located.