To what extent will subarticle 16.A.(4)(f) of the Casiola Franchise Agreement be enforced in Minnesota?
Casiola Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Under Article 16 of the Franchise Agreement, under the heading "Defaults and Automatic Termination After 30 Day Cure Period," the subarticle 16.A.(4)(f), shall be supplemented by the addition of the following:
Subarticle 16.A.(4)(f) will not be enforced to the extent prohibited by applicable law.
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Under both subarticles 16.A.(2) and 16.A.(4) of the Franchise Agreement, the following is added:
- Minnesota law provides a franchisee with certain termination rights.
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Sect. 80C.14 Subdivisions 3, 4, and 5 require, except in certain specified cases, that franchisee be given 90 daysnotice of termination (with 60 days to cure) of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 47–209)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Casiola's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, subarticle 16.A.(4)(f) of the Franchise Agreement, which pertains to defaults and automatic termination after a 30-day cure period, will not be enforced in Minnesota if it is prohibited by applicable law. This means that certain provisions within that subarticle that might otherwise lead to termination could be deemed unenforceable under Minnesota law.
Specifically, Minnesota law provides franchisees with certain termination rights. The FDD states that Minnesota Statutes Section 80C.14 Subdivisions 3, 4, and 5 require that franchisees be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) of the Casiola Agreement, except in certain specified cases.
Therefore, a prospective Casiola franchisee in Minnesota should carefully review subarticle 16.A.(4)(f) in conjunction with Minnesota franchise law to understand which specific default and termination provisions might be affected. It is advisable to seek legal counsel to fully understand the implications of these clauses and how they interact with Minnesota's franchise regulations.