What Minnesota statute governs the notice requirements for non-renewal 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, for franchises governed by Minnesota law, the notice requirements for non-renewal are dictated by Minnesota Statute Section 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4 and 5. Specifically, Canine Dimensions must provide 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement.
This statute also addresses termination of the franchise agreement, stating that franchisees must be given 90 days' notice of termination, along with 60 days to cure the issue, except in certain specified cases. Additionally, the statute stipulates that consent to the transfer of the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld by Canine Dimensions.
This information is included in an addendum to the standard Canine Dimensions franchise agreement, which indicates that Minnesota law supersedes any conflicting terms in the standard agreement. Therefore, prospective franchisees in Minnesota should be aware of these specific protections and notice periods afforded to them under Minnesota law regarding termination, non-renewal, and transfer of their Canine Dimensions franchise.