What is the geographic scope of the Minnesota Addendum to the B Bops Franchise Agreement?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR STATE OF MINNESOTA
Company and Franchisee hereby agree that the foregoing Franchise Agreement (the "Agreement") shall be amended as set forth below:
- The second unnumbered paragraph of Section 13 of the Agreement is hereby amended by addition of the following provision:
Company hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Franchisee harmless from and against any and all liabilities, damages, losses, costs or expenses arising out of any claim, suit or demand asserted by any third party concerning the use of the Licensed Marks by Franchisee, provided that Franchisee's use of the Licensed Marks has complied with the material terms and conditions of this Agreement.
- Sections 18 and 23 of the Agreement are hereby amended by addition of the following provision as a new unnumbered paragraph:
With respect to Franchises governed by Minnesota law, Company will comply with Minnesota Statutes Section 80C.14, subdivisions 3, 4 and 5 which require, except in certain specified cases, that Franchisee be given ninety (90) days notice of termination (with sixty (60) days to cure) and one hundred eighty (180) days notice for non-renewal of this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 B Bops Franchise Disclosure Document, the Minnesota Addendum applies to franchises governed by Minnesota law. Specifically, it references compliance with Minnesota Statutes Section 80C.14, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5, which pertain to termination and non-renewal notices.
This means that the provisions outlined in the addendum are only applicable to B Bops franchises operating within the state of Minnesota. The addendum modifies certain sections of the franchise agreement to align with Minnesota state law regarding franchise terminations and non-renewals.
For a prospective B Bops franchisee, this implies that if they are considering opening a franchise in Minnesota, the terms of the franchise agreement will be subject to the modifications specified in the Minnesota Addendum. These modifications primarily concern the notice periods required for termination or non-renewal of the franchise agreement, providing franchisees with certain protections under Minnesota law.