Monthly Archives: May 2023
The “Dos” and “Don’ts” of Franchise Arbitration for Franchisees
May 31, 2023 - Blog by Goldstein Law Firm |For franchisees, pursuing franchise arbitration can often be the best (and only) option for resolving contentious disputes with their franchisors. Not only is arbitration generally less costly and time-consuming than litigation, but franchise agreements frequently include “mandatory arbitration” clauses that prevent franchisees from asserting their legal rights in court.
10 Tips for Preparing to Arbitrate a Dispute with Your Franchisor
May 24, 2023 - Blog by Goldstein Law Firm |Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process that is designed to be neutral while also being less expensive and less time-consuming than litigation. While the arbitration process achieves these goals in most cases, it is important to put the neutrality, cost and duration of arbitration into context. While the arbitration process is facially neutral, franchisors can (and do) take steps to sway the process in their favor. Additionally, while arbitrating a dispute may be less costly and less time-consuming than going to court, franchisees still must often think carefully about whether it is truly worth moving forward.
Franchise Arbitration: What Franchisees Can Expect During the Process
May 17, 2023 - Blog by Goldstein Law Firm |As a franchisee, the majority of your legal rights are determined by your franchise agreement. This includes your right to take legal action against your franchisor. Most franchise agreements include dispute resolution clauses, and many of these clauses require franchisees to submit their disputes to franchise arbitration.