What is the deadline for Bens Soft Pretzels to cure a breach after receiving written notice from the franchisee?

According to the 2025 FDD, the standard cure period for a breach of the franchise agreement is not explicitly defined in the general franchise agreement. However, the Minnesota Addendum to the Franchise Disclosure Document provides specific stipulations for franchisees operating in Minnesota.

For franchises governed by Minnesota law, Bens Soft Pretzels is required to comply with Minnesota Statute § 80C.14, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5. This statute mandates that franchisees in Minnesota must be given 90 days' notice of termination, with 60 days to cure the breach, except in certain specified cases. Additionally, Minnesota franchisees are entitled to 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement.

This means that if a Bens Soft Pretzels franchisee in Minnesota receives a notice of termination for a breach of contract, they generally have 60 days to correct the issue and avoid termination, a provision specifically protected by Minnesota state law. For franchisees outside of Minnesota, the FDD does not specify a standard cure period, so the cure period will be defined in the Franchise Agreement.