What is the minimum notice period C12 Group must provide for termination of a franchise in Minnesota, excluding specified cases?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 C12 Group's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota franchisees are entitled to specific protections under Minnesota law. Except for certain specified cases, C12 Group must provide a franchisee with 90 days' notice of termination. During this notice period, the franchisee has 60 days to cure any issues that led to the termination notice.
Additionally, Minnesota law requires C12 Group to provide 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the franchise agreement. These regulations ensure that franchisees in Minnesota have adequate time to address any concerns raised by C12 Group and to prepare for the end of their franchise agreement, whether through rectifying issues or planning for the future.
It is important to note that Minnesota law prohibits franchisees from waiving their rights to a jury trial, any procedure, forum, or remedies provided by law, or consenting to liquidated damages, termination penalties, or judgment notes. Any provisions in the C12 Group franchise agreement that contradict these protections are deemed deleted for franchises governed by Minnesota law.