What is the required notice period a Best Brains dealer in Wisconsin must receive before a proposed termination, cancellation, or substantial change of competitive circumstances, according to the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
With respect to franchises governed by Wisconsin law, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applies to most, if not all, franchise agreements and prohibits the termination, cancellation, non-renewal or the substantial change of the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause. That Law further provides that 90 days prior written notice of a proposed termination, etc. must be given to the dealer. The dealer has 60 days to cure the deficiency and if the deficiency is cured, the notice is void.
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Best Brains Franchise Disclosure Document, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law affects franchise agreements in Wisconsin. This law generally prohibits Best Brains from terminating, canceling, not renewing, or substantially changing the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement without good cause.
Specifically, Best Brains must provide the dealer with 90 days prior written notice of any proposed termination, cancellation, or substantial change. This advance notice gives the dealer an opportunity to address any issues that could lead to termination or changes in their competitive environment.
The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law also provides the dealer with a 60-day period to cure any deficiency cited in the termination notice. If the dealer successfully corrects the deficiency within this timeframe, the termination notice becomes void, and the dealership agreement remains in effect. This cure period offers a critical safeguard for Best Brains dealers in Wisconsin, allowing them to rectify issues and maintain their franchise agreements.