Under Minnesota law, can Bombs Away require a franchisee to consent to judgment notes?

According to Bombs Away's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee in Minnesota cannot consent to the franchisor obtaining injunctive relief. The FDD references Minnesota Rules 2860.4400J regarding injunctive relief, and also states that a court will determine if a bond is required. This suggests that while Bombs Away may seek injunctive relief, the franchisee cannot pre-emptively consent to it, and a court will decide on the necessity of a bond.

This provision is included in the Minnesota Rider to the Franchise Agreement, indicating that Minnesota law places specific limitations on what a franchisee can agree to regarding legal remedies available to Bombs Away. This is designed to protect franchisees from potentially overreaching actions by the franchisor.

For a prospective Bombs Away franchisee in Minnesota, this means they cannot be compelled to sign an agreement that automatically allows Bombs Away to obtain an injunction against them. A court must review the situation and decide if such action is warranted and whether a bond is necessary. This provides an additional layer of protection for the franchisee under Minnesota law.