What Minnesota statute governs the notice requirements for termination of a Canine Dimensions franchise?

According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, for franchises governed by Minnesota law, Minnesota Statute Section 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4 and 5 dictates the notice requirements for termination and non-renewal. Specifically, Canine Dimensions must provide a franchisee with 90 days' notice of termination, with 60 days to cure the issue, except in certain specified cases. For non-renewal of the franchise agreement, Canine Dimensions is required to give 180 days' notice. Furthermore, the statute states that consent to the transfer of the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld.

This means that if Canine Dimensions decides to terminate a franchise in Minnesota (outside of specific exceptions), they must give the franchisee 90 days' notice to address the issues leading to termination. The franchisee then has 60 days within that 90-day period to correct the problem and avoid termination. If Canine Dimensions chooses not to renew the franchise agreement at the end of its term, they must provide the franchisee with 180 days' notice.

These regulations protect franchisees by providing them with adequate time to rectify any issues that could lead to termination or to prepare for the end of their franchise agreement if it is not being renewed. Additionally, the stipulation that consent to transfer the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld ensures that franchisees have the opportunity to sell their business, subject to reasonable conditions, rather than simply losing it. This addendum ensures that Canine Dimensions complies with Minnesota law, providing franchisees with rights and protections that may not be explicitly stated in the standard franchise agreement.