Are there any exceptions to the 90-day termination notice requirement for Bumble Roofing franchises in Minnesota?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
With respect to franchises governed by Minnesota Franchise Law, franchisor shall comply with Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, subd. 3 which requires that except for certain specified cases, a franchisee be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure). Termination of the franchise by the franchisor shall be effective immediately upon receipt by franchisee of the notice of termination where its grounds for termination or cancellation are: (1) voluntary abandonment of the franchise relationship by the franchisee; (2) the conviction of the franchisee of an offense directly related to the business conducted according to the Franchise Agreement; or (3) failure of the franchisee to cure a default under the Franchise Agreement which materially impairs the goodwill associated with the franchisor's trade name, trademark, service mark, logo type or other commercial symbol after the franchisee has received written notice to cure of at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance thereof.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 43–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumble Roofing Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota franchisees are generally entitled to a 90-day notice of termination, with 60 days to cure any default. However, there are specific exceptions where Bumble Roofing can terminate the franchise immediately upon notice. These exceptions include situations where the franchisee voluntarily abandons the franchise, is convicted of an offense directly related to the Bumble Roofing business, or fails to cure a default that materially impairs the goodwill associated with Bumble Roofing's trademarks after receiving at least 24 hours' notice to cure.
These immediate termination conditions are important for prospective Bumble Roofing franchisees in Minnesota to understand. If any of these conditions are met, the franchisee loses the standard 90-day notice and cure period, leading to immediate termination. This could have significant financial and operational implications for the franchisee, as they would need to cease operations immediately.
Furthermore, the FDD specifies that Bumble Roofing must comply with Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, subd. 3, which outlines these termination notice requirements and exceptions. The Minnesota Addendum to the Franchise Agreement also reinforces that any terms in the agreement inconsistent with the Minnesota Franchise Act are amended to comply with the Act. This ensures that Minnesota franchisees receive the protections afforded to them under state law, including the right to a 90-day notice of termination unless one of the specified exceptions applies.