Can an All Team franchisee disclaim reliance on any statement made by the franchisor in Minnesota?

According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee in Minnesota cannot disclaim reliance on statements made by the franchisor. Specifically, the Minnesota State Law Addendum included in the franchise agreement clarifies that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by a franchisee can waive claims under state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or disclaim reliance on statements made by the franchisor or its representatives. This provision takes precedence over any conflicting terms in other documents related to the franchise agreement.

This protection ensures that All Team franchisees in Minnesota retain their legal rights and recourse against the franchisor, even if they have signed documents that might suggest otherwise. This means that if a franchisee believes they were misled by statements made by All Team during the franchise sales process, they can still pursue legal action, and any prior agreements to disclaim reliance on those statements will not be enforceable.

This type of provision is designed to protect franchisees from potentially overreaching franchisors and ensure a fair balance of power in the franchise relationship. Prospective All Team franchisees in Minnesota should be aware of this protection and understand that they cannot inadvertently waive their rights through standard franchise documents.