To which courts do parties irrevocably consent to jurisdiction regarding Spray Net?

According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Illinois Addendum to the Franchise Agreement states that the parties irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction and venue of the federal and state courts in Illinois. However, this is with the exception of matters which the Agreement provides will be resolved by arbitration.

This means that if a Spray Net franchisee in Illinois has a legal dispute with the franchisor that is not subject to arbitration, they must pursue the matter in either federal or state court within Illinois. This clause ensures that Illinois franchisees are subject to Illinois law, as stated earlier in the same section.

It is important to note that this jurisdiction clause is specific to Illinois franchisees, as it is part of the Illinois Addendum. Franchisees in other states may be subject to different jurisdiction clauses as outlined in their respective addenda or the main franchise agreement. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the governing law and jurisdiction clauses in their franchise agreements and any state-specific addenda to understand where they may be required to resolve legal disputes with Spray Net.