What section of the 360 Painting Franchise Agreement is amended by the addition of the Minnesota Law Modification?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Title: [Signature Page to Amendment to 360 Painting, LLC Franchise Agreement for the State of Maryland]
ADDENDUM TO 360 PAINTING, LLC FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR MINNESOTA FRANCHISEES
To the extent the Minnesota Franchise Act, Minn. Stat. §§80C.01 – 80C.22 applies, the terms of this Addendum apply.
Items 5 and 7, Additional Disclosures:
All initial fees and payments due to us before you open your Business are deferred until we complete our pre-opening obligations to you and you open your Business.
State Cover Page and Item 17, Additional Disclosures:
Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.21 and Minn. Rule 2860.4400J prohibit us from requiring litigation to be conducted outside of Minnesota, requiring waiver of a jury trial or requiring the franchisee to consent to liquidated damages, termination penalties or judgment notes. In addition, nothing in the Disclosure Document shall abrogate or reduce any of your rights as provided for in Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C, or your rights to any procedure, forum or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction.
Franchisee cannot consent to the franchisor obtaining injunctive relief. The franchisor may seek injunctive relief. A court will determine if a bond is required.
Item 6, Additional Disclosure:
NSF checks are go
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 42–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, the Minnesota Law Modification specifically affects multiple sections of the 360 Painting Franchise Agreement. The addendum addresses Items 5 and 7, providing additional disclosures related to initial fees and payments, which are deferred until 360 Painting completes its pre-opening obligations and the franchisee opens their business.
Additionally, the Minnesota Law Modification impacts the state cover page and Item 17, including additional disclosures. It states that Minnesota law prohibits 360 Painting from requiring litigation to be conducted outside of Minnesota, mandating jury trial waivers, or requiring franchisee consent to liquidated damages, termination penalties, or judgment notes. The modification also ensures that nothing in the disclosure document reduces any rights provided under Minnesota law.
Furthermore, the addendum addresses Item 6, specifying that NSF check service charges are capped at $30, as governed by Minnesota law. It also includes additional disclosures for Item 13. These modifications ensure that the 360 Painting franchise agreement complies with Minnesota state laws, providing franchisees with specific protections and rights within the state.