Do the provisions regarding dispute resolution in the Southern Steer franchise agreement survive termination or expiration of the agreement?

According to the 2025 Southern Steer Franchise Disclosure Document, some provisions of the franchise agreement, including certain post-term obligations, expressly or by their nature, survive the expiration or termination of the agreement. This means that even after the franchise agreement ends, certain obligations and responsibilities of the franchisee may continue.

Specifically, franchisees must comply with all applicable provisions of the agreement, including all other post-term obligations that expressly or by their nature survive the expiration or termination of the agreement. This includes altering the franchised location to clearly distinguish it from a standard Southern Steer Business, such as repainting the interior and exterior, removing Southern Steer signs and decor, and discontinuing the use of approved wall decor items and window decals.

While the FDD excerpt confirms that certain obligations survive termination or expiration, it does not explicitly state whether the dispute resolution provisions are among those that survive. A prospective franchisee should clarify with Southern Steer which specific provisions regarding dispute resolution remain in effect after the franchise agreement terminates or expires. This is crucial for understanding the franchisee's rights and obligations regarding potential disputes arising after the end of the franchise relationship.