What is the length of the termination notice required for Canine Dimensions franchises in Minnesota?
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 franchisees are entitled to specific termination and non-renewal notice periods, as mandated by Minnesota Statute Section 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4, and 5.
Specifically, Canine Dimensions must provide a Minnesota franchisee with 90 days' notice of termination, along with 60 days to cure any breach of the franchise agreement. For non-renewal of the franchise agreement, Canine Dimensions is required to give the franchisee 180 days' notice. Additionally, the franchisor cannot unreasonably withhold consent to the transfer of the franchise.
These stipulations ensure that Canine Dimensions franchisees in Minnesota have adequate time to address any issues leading to termination or to prepare for the end of their franchise term, aligning with Minnesota state law to protect franchisees' interests.