What Minnesota Statute governs the notice of termination that Angry Chickz must provide?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
With respect to franchises governed by Minnesota law, the Franchisor will comply with Minnesota Statute 80C.14 Subd. 3-5, which require (except in certain specified cases) that a franchisee be given 90 days notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days notice for non-renewal of the franchise agreement and that consent to the transfer of the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld.
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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota Statute 80C.14 Subd. 3-5 governs the notice of termination for franchises operating in Minnesota. This statute mandates that, except in specific cases, Angry Chickz must provide franchisees with 90 days' notice of termination, including a 60-day period to cure any issues. Additionally, the statute requires 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the franchise agreement.
This requirement ensures that Angry Chickz franchisees in Minnesota have adequate time to address any issues that could lead to termination, or to prepare for the end of their franchise agreement if it is not being renewed. The statute also states that consent to the transfer of the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld.
Furthermore, Minnesota Statute 80C.21 and Minnesota Rule 2860.4400(J) also affect the franchise agreement, prohibiting Angry Chickz from requiring litigation to occur outside of Minnesota, enforcing jury trial waivers, or imposing liquidated damages or termination penalties on the franchisee. These protections ensure that Minnesota franchisees are afforded certain rights and legal recourse within their own state.