What alternative location is possible for arbitration or mediation involving a Sonesta Simply Suites franchise purchased in Washington?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites 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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Simply Suites' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, for any arbitration or mediation involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the location will be in the state of Washington. However, there are two alternative options. The first is a location mutually agreed upon by both parties at the time of the arbitration or mediation. The second is a location determined by the arbitrator or mediator during the arbitration or mediation process. This ensures some flexibility in determining the location, while still prioritizing a fair and accessible venue for the franchisee.