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FAQs - Answers

7. My franchise agreement contains an arbitration clause, what are my options?

Arbitration clauses and franchise agreements have given rise to vast amounts of collateral litigation surrounding franchise disputes. Franchisors often put arbitration clauses in their franchise agreements as a way to discourage the filing of complaints and insert one-sided terms that will advantage the franchisor in any ultimate dispute. However, just because the franchisor has inserted these arbitration provisions and one-sided terms into the franchise agreement does not necessarily mean they are enforceable. An experienced franchise attorney will be able to help guide you in terms of what is or is not enforceable and what may be properly challenged in a court of law. Attorneys unfamiliar with the nuances of arbitration agreements and other onerous provisions may not be aware of the fact that these agreements can effectively be challenged in a court of law if the proper procedures and arguments are presented. The attorneys at Lagarias & Boulter, LLP are experienced in reviewing various terms of franchise agreements and in particular arbitration clauses with an eye toward maintaining the actions in a court of law wherever feasible.