What is the document called that a Bee Organized franchisee must sign to renew their franchise agreement?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Article 15.B. of the Franchise Agreement, under the heading "Conditions for Renewal," the subarticle 15.B.(8) is supplemented with the addition of the following language:
; provided, however, that all rights enjoyed by Franchisee and any causes of action arising in Franchisee's favor from the provisions of the Minnesota Franchise Act, Minn. Stat. Section 80C.14 et seq. and Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(D), shall remain in force; it being the intent of this provision that the non-waiver provisions of the Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(D) be satisfied; and
Minnesota law provides a franchisee with certain termination and non-renewal rights. Minn. Stat. Sect. 80C.14 Subdivisions 3, 4, and 5 require, except in certain specified cases, that franchisee be given 180 days-notice of nonrenewal of this Agreement by Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–218)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Bee Organized Franchise Disclosure Document includes amendments to the standard franchise agreement for franchisees in certain states. Specifically, the Minnesota Franchise Agreement Amendment states in Article 15.B that it supplements the conditions for renewal. Therefore, a franchisee in Minnesota would need to refer to this amendment when renewing their franchise agreement.
According to this amendment, Article 15.B.(8) of the Franchise Agreement, under the heading "Conditions for Renewal," is supplemented with additional language to ensure that the franchisee retains all rights and causes of action under the Minnesota Franchise Act. This means that the franchisee's rights under Minnesota law are protected during the renewal process.
Additionally, the Minnesota Franchise Act requires Bee Organized to provide a franchisee with 180 days' notice of nonrenewal, except in specific cases. This provision ensures that franchisees have ample time to prepare if Bee Organized decides not to renew the agreement. Therefore, a Bee Organized franchisee in Minnesota should review the Minnesota Franchise Agreement Amendment in conjunction with the standard Franchise Agreement when considering renewal.