As of this FDD, what is the effective date for Amerispec Inspection Services in Minnesota?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
NT, TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF ALL PROPOSED AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE FRANCHISE. THIS PUBLIC OFFERING STATEMENT CONTAINS A SUMMARY ONLY OF CERTAIN MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT. THE CONTRACT OF AGREEMENT SHOULD BE REFERRED TO FOR UNDERSTANDING OF ALL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF BOTH THE FRANCHISOR AND FRANCHISEE.
2. Item 6.
Item 6 is amended by the addition of the following language:
"NSF checks are governed by Minn. Stat. 604.113, which puts a cap of $30 on service charges."
3. Item 13.
Item 13 is amended by the addition of the following language:
"The Franchisor will protect the Franchisee's right to use the trademarks, service marks, trade names, logotypes or other commercial symbols or indemnify the Franchisee from any loss, costs or expenses arising out of any claim, suit or demand regarding the use of the name."
4. Item 17.
Any condition, stipulation or provision, including any choice of law provision, purporting to bind any person who, at the time of acquiring a franchise is a resident of the State of Minnesota or in the case of a partnership or corporation, organized or incorporated under the laws of the State of Minnesota, or purporting to bind a person acquiring any franchise to be operated in the State of Minnesota to waive
compliance or which has the effect of waiving compliance with any provision of the Minnesota Franchise Law is void.
With respect to franchises governed by Minnesota law, we will comply with Minnesota Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4, and 5 which require, except in certain specified cases, (1) that you will be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the franchise agreement, and (2) that consent to the transfer of the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld.
Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.21 and Minn. Rule 2860.4400J, prohibit franchisor from requiri
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amerispec Inspection Services' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several amendments and legal considerations specific to Minnesota are outlined. However, the document does not explicitly state the effective date for franchise agreements within the state of Minnesota. Instead, it focuses on modifications to specific items within the franchise agreement to comply with Minnesota law.
Specifically, the FDD mentions amendments to Item 6 regarding NSF check service charges, capping them at $30 as per Minn. Stat. 604.113. It also details amendments to Item 13, ensuring Amerispec Inspection Services will protect the franchisee's trademark rights and indemnify them against losses related to trademark use. Furthermore, it addresses Item 17, clarifying that any provision that waives compliance with Minnesota Franchise Law is void, and outlines specific notice periods for termination and non-renewal of the franchise agreement as required by Minnesota law.
Because the effective date is not specified, prospective Amerispec Inspection Services franchisees in Minnesota should directly ask the franchisor about the effective date of the franchise agreement in Minnesota to ensure full compliance with state regulations and to understand their rights and obligations under the franchise agreement.