Under Minnesota law, can Canine Dimensions unreasonably withhold consent to the transfer of a 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, Minnesota Statute Section 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4, and 5, as it applies to franchises governed by Minnesota law, states that Canine Dimensions' consent to the transfer of a franchise will not be unreasonably withheld.
This means that if a Canine Dimensions franchisee in Minnesota wants to sell or transfer their franchise to someone else, Canine Dimensions cannot arbitrarily deny the transfer. They must have a reasonable basis for withholding their consent. This provision protects the franchisee from being unfairly prevented from realizing the value of their business.
The FDD also specifies that franchisees in Minnesota must be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement, except in certain specified cases. This provides franchisees with ample time to address any issues and potentially avoid termination or non-renewal.