Under what condition does the Minnesota Addendum to the Brueggers Bagels Franchise Agreement take effect?

According to the 2025 Brueggers Bagels Franchise Disclosure Document, the Minnesota Addendum to the Franchise Agreement takes effect only if the Franchise Agreement and/or the relationship between the franchisee and Bruegger's Franchise Corporation (BFC) satisfy all the jurisdictional requirements of Minnesota. This means that the addendum's provisions are contingent upon the franchise meeting the legal criteria that establish Minnesota's authority over the franchise relationship.

This condition ensures that the specific protections and modifications outlined in the Minnesota Addendum, which are designed to comply with Minnesota state law, only apply when the franchise is indeed subject to Minnesota's jurisdiction. This could depend on factors such as where the franchise is located, where the agreement was signed, or where the franchisee resides. Without meeting these jurisdictional requirements, the standard terms of the Franchise Agreement would remain in effect without the modifications provided by the addendum.

For a prospective Brueggers Bagels franchisee, this means it's crucial to understand whether their franchise operations and relationship with BFC fall under Minnesota's jurisdiction. If the jurisdictional requirements are not met, the franchisee cannot rely on the additional protections or modified terms provided in the Minnesota Addendum. It would be prudent for potential franchisees to seek legal counsel to determine if their specific situation meets these requirements and to fully understand their rights and obligations under both the standard Franchise Agreement and the Minnesota Addendum.