In Minnesota, how many days' notice must Anago provide for termination of the Subfranchise Rights Agreement, excluding specified cases?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Minnesota law provides you with certain termination and non-renewal rights. Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4 and 5 require, except in certain specified cases, that you be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) of the Subfranchise Rights Agreement and 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the Subfranchise Rights Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota law requires Anago to provide a subfranchisee with 90 days' notice of termination of the Subfranchise Rights Agreement, except in certain specified cases. The subfranchisee then has 60 days to cure the issue. Additionally, Minnesota law requires Anago to provide 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the Subfranchise Rights Agreement.
These regulations protect Anago subfranchisees in Minnesota by ensuring they have adequate time to address any issues that could lead to termination or to prepare for the end of their agreement if it is not being renewed. The 60-day cure period provides an opportunity for the subfranchisee to rectify any defaults and potentially avoid termination.
It is important for prospective Anago subfranchisees in Minnesota to understand these specific protections afforded to them under state law, as they may differ from the standard terms outlined in the franchise agreement. Franchisees should consult with a legal professional to fully understand their rights and obligations under Minnesota law.