In Minnesota, is 1-800-GOT-JUNK? entitled to automatic injunctive relief, or must they seek it?
1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA
ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT AND FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
The following modifications are to the 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
LLC Franchise Disclosure Document and
may supersede, to the extent then required by valid applicable state law, certain portions of the Franchise
Agreement dated __________________, 20.
Minn.
Stat.
Sec. 80C.21 and Minn.
Rule Part 2860.4400J, may prohibit us from requiring litigation to
be conducted outside Minnesota.
In addition, nothing in the Disclosure Document or Franchise Agreement
can abrogate or reduce any of your rights as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or your rights to
any procedure, forum, or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction.
We will comply with Minnesota Statute 80C.14 subdivisions 3, 4, and 5, which require (except in
certain specified cases), that you be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days'
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota Statute 80C.21 and Minnesota Rule Part 2860.4400J may prohibit 1-800-GOT-JUNK? from requiring litigation to be conducted outside of Minnesota. This means that any clause in the franchise agreement that forces a franchisee into litigation outside of Minnesota may not be enforceable.
Additionally, the FDD states that nothing in the Disclosure Document or Franchise Agreement can reduce any rights provided to the franchisee by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or their rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided by the laws of the jurisdiction. This ensures that Minnesota franchisees retain all rights and legal avenues available to them under Minnesota law.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? will comply with Minnesota Statute 80C.14 subdivisions 3, 4, and 5, which require (except in certain specified cases), that franchisees be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice of nonrenewal. This compliance ensures that franchisees receive adequate notice and opportunity to address any issues before termination or non-renewal of their franchise agreement, providing a level of protection under Minnesota law.