What is the minimum notice Body20 is required to provide a franchisee in Minnesota for termination of the Development Agreement and Franchise Agreement, according to Minnesota law?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
With respect to franchises governed by Minnesota law, we will comply with Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4 and 5 which require, except in certain specified cases, that you be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) of the Development Agreement and Franchise Agreement and 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota law requires Body20 to provide specific notice periods for termination and non-renewal of franchise agreements. For termination of the Development Agreement and Franchise Agreement, Body20 must give a franchisee 90 days' notice, with 60 days to cure any issues. This means that if Body20 intends to terminate the agreement, they must inform the franchisee 90 days in advance and allow them 60 days to resolve the issues that led to the termination notice.
For non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement in Minnesota, Body20 is required to provide 180 days' notice. This longer notice period for non-renewal gives the franchisee more time to prepare for the end of the franchise term, potentially allowing them to make arrangements for their business or negotiate a renewal.
It is important to note that these notice requirements are subject to certain specified cases as defined by Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4 and 5. A prospective Body20 franchisee in Minnesota should carefully review these statutes and seek legal counsel to fully understand their rights and obligations regarding termination and non-renewal under Minnesota law.