What is the Canine Dimensions Franchisor's obligation regarding consent to a transfer?

According to the 2025 Canine Dimensions Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor's obligation regarding consent to the transfer of a franchise is outlined specifically for franchises governed by Minnesota law. In such cases, Canine Dimensions will adhere to Minnesota Statute Section 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4, and 5. These statutes mandate that, except under certain specified conditions, franchisees must receive a 90-day notice of termination, which includes a 60-day period to address and cure any issues. Additionally, a 180-day notice is required for non-renewal of the franchise agreement.

Furthermore, the statute stipulates that consent to the transfer of the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld. This provision ensures that Canine Dimensions cannot arbitrarily deny a franchisee's request to transfer their franchise to a qualified buyer. The intention is to protect the franchisee's investment and provide a reasonable exit strategy, assuming the proposed transferee meets the franchisor's standard qualifications.

This requirement applies specifically to franchises operating within Minnesota, as indicated in the addendum to the disclosure document. For franchises outside of Minnesota, the FDD does not specify that consent to transfer cannot be unreasonably withheld, so the standard franchise agreement terms would apply. A prospective franchisee should consult the franchise agreement and discuss transfer conditions with Canine Dimensions to fully understand the requirements and potential limitations on transferring their franchise.