Does the Canine Dimensions Franchise Agreement for Minnesota franchises allow for liquidated damages, termination penalties, or judgment notes?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Any provision in the Agreement which would require you to waive your rights to any procedure, forum or remedies provided for by the laws of the State of Minnesota is deleted from any Agreement relating to franchises offered and sold in the State of Minnesota; provided, however, that this paragraph will not affect the obligation in the Agreement relating to arbitration.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Canine Dimensions Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement for franchises offered and sold in Minnesota does not allow for franchisees to consent to liquidated damages, termination penalties, or judgment notes.
Specifically, Minnesota Rule Part 2860.4400J prohibits a franchisee from waiving their rights to a jury trial, waiving their rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided by the laws of the jurisdiction, or consenting to liquidated damages, termination penalties, or judgment notes. The FDD states that any provision in the agreement that would require a franchisee to waive these rights is deleted from any agreement relating to franchises offered and sold in Minnesota.
This addendum ensures that franchisees in Minnesota retain all rights and remedies available under Minnesota law, preventing Canine Dimensions from enforcing terms that would limit these protections. Prospective franchisees in Minnesota should be aware of this addendum as it provides additional legal safeguards compared to the standard Canine Dimensions franchise agreement.