What is the cure period a Buns On Fire franchisee has to remedy a breach before termination in Minnesota?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Item 17, "Renewal, Termination, Transfer and Dispute Resolution," shall be amended by the addition of the following paragraphs:
With respect to franchisees 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 a franchisee be given ninety (90) days' notice of termination (with sixty (60) days to cure) and one hundred eighty (180) days' notice of non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement, and that consent to the transfer of the franchise not be unreasonably withheld.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota franchisees are typically given ninety (90) days' notice of termination, which includes sixty (60) days to cure the breach. This is in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.14, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5.
This means that if Buns On Fire decides to terminate a franchise agreement in Minnesota (except in certain specified cases), the franchisee will receive a written notice 90 days in advance. Within that 90-day period, the franchisee has 60 days to correct the issue that led to the termination notice. If the franchisee successfully addresses the breach within this 60-day cure period, Buns On Fire may not be able to terminate the agreement.
This Minnesota-specific addendum to the standard franchise agreement provides additional protection to franchisees operating in that state, ensuring they have a reasonable opportunity to resolve any issues before the franchise is terminated. Prospective franchisees should be aware of these state-specific regulations, as they can significantly impact their rights and obligations under the franchise agreement.