What is the geographic limit of the Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C regarding C12 Group franchises?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
REQUIRED BY STATE OF MINNESOTA
FOR PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEES IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minn. State. §80C.21 and Minn. Rule 2860.4400J prohibit us from requiring litigation to be conducted outside Minnesota. In addition, nothing in the disclosure document or agreement can abrogate or reduce any of your rights as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or your rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided for by the laws or the jurisdiction.
With respect to franchises governed by Minnesota law, the franchisor 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 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the franchise agreement.
Minn. Rule Part 2860.4400J. prohibits a franchisee from waiving his rights to a jury trial or waiving his rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction, or consenting to liquidated damages, termination penalties or judgment notes. With respect to Franchises governed by Minnesota law, any provisions to the contrary in the disclosure document and/or the franchise agreement are hereby deemed to be deleted.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 46–137)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, for prospective C12 Group franchisees in Minnesota, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, along with Minn. Rule 2860.4400J, ensures that franchisees are not required to conduct litigation outside of Minnesota. This means that C12 Group cannot force a franchisee to resolve disputes in another state.
Furthermore, the disclosure document or franchise agreement cannot diminish any rights provided to the franchisee under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C. This includes the franchisee's rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies available under Minnesota law.
For C12 Group franchises governed by Minnesota law, the franchisor must comply with Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4, and 5, which mandates that franchisees receive 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure the issue) and 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the franchise agreement, except in certain specified cases. Additionally, Minn. Rule Part 2860.4400J prohibits franchisees from waiving their right to a jury trial, their rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided by Minnesota law, or consenting to liquidated damages, termination penalties, or judgment notes. Any conflicting provisions in the disclosure document or franchise agreement are considered deleted for franchises governed by Minnesota law.