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decision can't be appealed
Arbitration firms have repeat business from franchisors
Arbitration is a private law that is much more influenced by money
Arbitration, heavy upfront fees
Arbitration
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franchisors and franchisees; also for advance disclosure of facts and documents bolstered with heavy penalties for violation of disclosure rules and for misrepresentation; as well as for the legal right
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in the amount of $13,710.16.
In addition, Respondents, as prevailing Parties are entitled to reasonable attorney and accounting fees in the amount of $105,932.40 (determined by the Arbitrator to be 50
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Among the concerns is that there is no guaranteed right of appeal. ""You have to take what the arbitrator decides,""…
The Wall Street Journal
June 3, 2009
Pressure Grows
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own mismanagement, not its faulty sales concept.
The arbitrator unsurprisingly sided with Coffee Beanery, ordering us to pay $187,452 in legal fees and arbitration costs – including almost $17,000
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loath to impose arbitration to resolve disputes, minister says
Franchise legislation
Bert Hill
The Ontario government is considering franchise legislation, but it is unlikely to fix the problems
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to expose Snap-on's abuse of its franchisees as detailed on www.snap-onfranchisefraud.com," Marks said.
Marks & Associates
August 15, 2005
Arbitrator Rules Snap-On Tools Franchisee Can Bring Class
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Since arbitration is a private system of justice, all the trappings of litigation, like court reporters and judges, are paid by the parties. In the Coffee Beanery case, that came to $35,000
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