Where should mediation take place for Zoomin Groomin franchise disputes in North Dakota?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- The provision concerning mediation is modified to also provide that the site of mediation shall be agreeable to all parties and may not be remote from your place of business.
Source: Item 9 — 01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (FDD pages 68–156)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the standard franchise agreement is modified for franchisees in North Dakota regarding mediation. The FDD stipulates that the location of mediation for Zoomin Groomin franchise disputes in North Dakota must be agreeable to all parties involved.
This means that the mediation site cannot be unilaterally chosen by Zoomin Groomin and must be mutually accepted by both the franchisor and the franchisee. Furthermore, the mediation site cannot be far from the franchisee's place of business.
This modification aims to protect North Dakota franchisees by ensuring that mediation occurs at a location that is convenient and accessible for them, preventing the franchisor from imposing a distant or inconvenient location. This provision ensures a fairer process for dispute resolution, as it prevents Zoomin Groomin from potentially leveraging location as a disadvantage during mediation.