As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Franchisee” means a person to whom a restaurant franchise is granted; (2) “Franchisor” means a person who grants or has granted a restaurant franchise; and (3) “Restaurant franchise” means a contract or agreement, either express or implied, whether oral or written, between two (2) […]
(a) A party to a restaurant franchise may commence a civil action or, if the restaurant franchise allows or compels arbitration of disputes, may initiate an arbitration proceeding, including an action or proceeding for violation of this subchapter, in Arkansas if either party to the restaurant franchise is a resident of Arkansas. (b) Such action […]
(a) This subchapter applies to a restaurant franchise operated in whole or in part in Arkansas and to the parties to the restaurant franchise. (b) This subchapter may not be waived, and its application to a restaurant franchise or a party to a restaurant franchise may not be avoided, in whole or in part by […]
