Franchise Arbitration
Successful franchise relationships provide mutual benefits for the Franchisee and the Franchisor; nonetheless, disputes between the parties may occur. These disputes can be resolved or decided outside of the courtroom using arbitration.
FORUM administers these franchise arbitration procedures using its sophisticated technology, knowledgeable case management teams, and skilled arbitrators with expertise in the franchising domain.
The result is a predictable, efficient, and affordable resolution that allows the parties to return their focus to building and maintaining successful franchising business relationships.
- Territorial issues
- Franchise terminations
- Franchise valuation or sales
- Intellectual property use or infringement
- Compliance with franchise agreement standards
- Other franchise issues
- Territorial issues
- Franchise terminations
- Compliance with franchise agreement standards
- Intellectual property use or infringement
- Franchise valuation or sales
- Other franchise issues
Franchise Arbitration Rules, Fees and Forms
Rules
Fees
Forms
Franchise Arbitration FAQ
Please review the Summary of Procedures before getting started.
If all parties agree to arbitrate and agree to FORUM as the administrator, the arbitration may proceed if the parties jointly sign a post-dispute agreement to arbitrate found on FORUM’s website here.
The information required to file an arbitration claim with FORUM is set forth in Rule 2.7 of FORUM’s Code of Procedure for Resolving Franchise Disputes.
A party may file an initial claim by any of the methods below:
Online: here
Email: file@adrforum.com
Mail:
FORUM
6465 Wayzata Blvd.
Suite 480
Minneapolis, MN 55426
Fax: 952-345-1160
Please see Rules 2.1 and 2.2 for more information before filing.
Online: here
Email: file@adrforum.com
Mail:
FORUM
6465 Wayzata Blvd.
Suite 480
Minneapolis, MN 55426
Fax: 952-345-1160
Please see Rules 2.1 and 2.2 for more information before filing.
The length of time the arbitration process may take varies on the schedules of the parties, their representatives, and the arbitrator(s) appointed to the case, as well as the complexity of the dispute. FORUM does everything in its power to move the process along in an efficient and fair manner and cases can be resolved in a year or less.
Yes. Please refer to Rule 1.3. Please note, however, that neither FORUM nor the arbitrator(s) may assist the parties in preparing or presenting their case, as neither are permitted to provide legal advice. FORUM can answer procedural questions regarding the process in general.
FORUM has a roster of neutrals experienced in franchise disputes and special procedures built into the rules to promote efficiency and fairness.
How to use FORUM for Franchise Arbitration
Step 1: Generate a Clause
Draft an arbitration clause using our Clause Drafting Guide or use our online Clause Generator to structure a dispute resolution approach that is customized for your needs.
Step 2: Include the Clause in your Contract
Include the clause in your contracts to use the FORUM Franchise ruleset and define FORUM as your administrator of choice.
Step 3: File or Respond to a Claim
Initiate or respond to a claim using our online tools.
Step 4: Engage in the Arbitration Process
FORUM will facilitate the appointment of an arbitrator or panel under the applicable rules, facilitate parties’ filings, and schedule any hearings. The arbitrator or panel will issue an award.
FORUM Arbitration Clause Generator
FORUM's Clause Generator is an intuitive, easy-to-use tool that helps you determine which elements to include in your arbitration clause. Clause Generator automatically builds the clause for you so you can copy/paste it into your agreement.
