Does the Canine Dimensions addendum for Minnesota franchises affect the obligation relating to arbitration in the Franchise Agreement?

According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum for Minnesota franchises does not affect the obligation relating to arbitration in the Franchise Agreement. The addendum states that any provision in the Agreement that would require a franchisee to waive their rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided by the laws of the State of Minnesota is deleted from any Agreement relating to franchises offered and sold in the State of Minnesota. However, this deletion does not affect the obligation in the Agreement relating to arbitration.

This means that while Minnesota franchisees receive certain protections under Minnesota law, the arbitration clause in the Franchise Agreement remains in effect. Franchisees in Minnesota are still obligated to resolve disputes through arbitration as outlined in the Franchise Agreement.

Prospective franchisees in Minnesota should carefully review the arbitration clause in the Canine Dimensions Franchise Agreement to understand the process, costs, and location of arbitration proceedings. They should also consult with legal counsel to fully understand their rights and obligations under both the Franchise Agreement and Minnesota law.