What notice of termination is Aerus required to give in Minnesota?

According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota franchisees receive special protections regarding termination. Aerus must provide a franchisee with 90 days' notice of termination, along with 60 days to cure the issue, except in certain specified cases. For non-renewal of the franchise agreement, Aerus is required to give the franchisee 180 days' notice.

These regulations are in place because Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.21 and Minnesota Rule 2860.4400(J) prohibit Aerus from requiring litigation to be conducted outside Minnesota, requiring waiver of a jury trial, or requiring the franchisee to consent to liquidated damages, termination penalties or judgment notes. The disclosure document and franchise agreement cannot reduce any of the franchisee's rights as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or franchisee's rights to any procedure, forum or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction.

These stipulations provide significant advantages to Aerus franchisees operating in Minnesota, offering them more time to address any issues that could lead to termination or to prepare for the end of their franchise agreement. This also ensures that franchisees maintain all rights granted to them by Minnesota law, regardless of what the standard franchise agreement might state. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the Minnesota Addendum to fully understand their rights and Aerus's obligations under Minnesota law.