What Minnesota statutes regarding franchisee rights are Buns On Fire franchisees entitled to?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In recognition of the requirements of the Minnesota Franchises Law, Minn. Stat. §§ 80C.01 through 80C.22, and of the Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce, Minn. Rules §§ 2860.0100 through 2860.9930, the Franchise Disclosure Document for Buns on Fire, for use in the State of Minnesota shall be amended to include the following:
- Item 13, "Trademarks," shall be amended by the addition of the following paragraph at the end of the Item:
Pursuant to Minnesota Stat. Sec. 80C.12, Subd. 1(g), we are required to protect any rights which you have to use our proprietary marks.
- 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 Franchise Disclosure Document, Buns On Fire franchisees in Minnesota have specific rights under Minnesota Statutes §§ 80C.01 through 80C.22 and Minnesota Rules §§ 2860.0100 through 2860.9930. These statutes and rules are recognized in an addendum to the Franchise Disclosure Document for use in Minnesota.
Specifically, Buns On Fire is required to protect the franchisee's rights to use the franchisor's proprietary marks, as stated in Minnesota Statute Sec. 80C.12, Subd. 1(g). This means Buns On Fire must allow franchisees to use their trademarks.
Additionally, Minnesota law dictates the terms of franchise termination and non-renewal. Except in specific cases, Buns On Fire must provide franchisees with ninety (90) days' notice of termination, including sixty (60) days to cure any issues, and one hundred eighty (180) days' notice of non-renewal, as required by Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4, and 5. The franchisor also cannot unreasonably withhold consent to the transfer of the franchise.