What is the cure period required by Minnesota law for termination of a Canine Dimensions franchise?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
With respect to franchises governed by Minnesota law, we will comply with Minnesota Statute Section 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4 and 5, which require, except in certain specified cases, that you be given 90 days notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days notice for non-renewal of the Agreement; and that consent to the transfer of the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota law stipulates specific notice and cure periods for franchise terminations. For franchises governed by Minnesota law, Canine Dimensions must provide franchisees with 90 days' notice of termination, during which the franchisee has 60 days to cure the issue that led to the termination notice.
This requirement means that if Canine Dimensions seeks to terminate a franchise in Minnesota (except in certain specified cases), they must first give the franchisee a written warning and a reasonable opportunity to correct the problem. The franchisee has a 60-day window to address the issues cited by Canine Dimensions and demonstrate compliance with the franchise agreement.
This provision offers significant protection to franchisees in Minnesota, ensuring they have adequate time to rectify any breaches of contract before Canine Dimensions can proceed with terminating the franchise agreement. It also promotes fairness and transparency in the franchisor-franchisee relationship, aligning with the regulatory intent of Minnesota Statute Section 80C.14.