In Minnesota, can an Angry Chickz franchisee consent to the franchisor obtaining injunctive relief?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Minnesota Statute 80C.21 and Minnesota Rule 2860.4400(J) prohibit the Franchisor 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. In addition, nothing in the Franchise Disclosure Document or agreement(s) can abrogate or reduce (1) any of the franchisee's rights as provided for in Minnesota Statute 80C or (2) franchisee's rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction.
The franchisee cannot consent to the Franchisor obtaining injunctive relief. The Franchisor may seek injunctive relief. See Minnesota Rule 2860.4400(J). Also, a court will determine if a bond is required.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee in Minnesota cannot consent to Angry Chickz obtaining injunctive relief. However, Angry Chickz is still able to seek injunctive relief. The FDD also states that a court will determine if a bond is required.