What notice period is Basecamp Fitness required to provide for termination of the Franchise Agreement in Minnesota, according to Minn. Stat. Section 80C.14?

According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Minnesota Addendum to the Franchise Agreement states that Basecamp Fitness will comply with Minn. Stat. Section 80C.14, subds. 3, 4, and 5. These statutes require that, except in certain specified cases, a franchisee in Minnesota must be given 90 days' notice of termination with 60 days to cure the issue, and 180 days' notice for nonrenewal of the Franchise Agreement. This addendum applies only to Minnesota residents or businesses located in Minnesota.

This means that if Basecamp Fitness decides to terminate a franchise agreement in Minnesota (outside of specific exceptions not detailed here), they must provide the franchisee with a written notice at least 90 days in advance. This gives the franchisee a period of 60 days to address and resolve the issues that led to the termination notice, potentially avoiding the termination altogether.

Additionally, if Basecamp Fitness chooses not to renew a franchise agreement in Minnesota, they are obligated to provide the franchisee with a written notice at least 180 days before the agreement's expiration. This extended notice period allows the franchisee more time to prepare for the end of the franchise agreement, whether by seeking a renewal, selling the business, or making other arrangements. Franchisees should consult the specific statutes referenced for a complete understanding of their rights and the exceptions to these notice requirements.