Are references to a waiver of jury trial deleted from the Belocal franchise agreement to the extent required by Minnesota law?

According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement and/or franchise disclosure document is amended to delete all references to a waiver of jury trial to the extent required by Minnesota law. This amendment ensures that Belocal franchisees in Minnesota retain their right to a jury trial, which cannot be waived as part of the franchise agreement.

This provision is particularly important for prospective Belocal franchisees in Minnesota because it protects their legal rights within the franchise relationship. Without this clause, franchisees could unknowingly sign away their right to a jury trial, which could be detrimental in the event of a dispute with Belocal.

Minnesota law includes specific protections for franchisees, and Belocal's amendment reflects an effort to comply with these regulations. This compliance helps to ensure a fairer and more transparent relationship between Belocal and its Minnesota franchisees, aligning with the state's franchise laws designed to protect franchisees.