Who is the Commissioner of Commerce for Chatime in Minnesota?
Chatime Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In recognition of the requirements of the Minnesota Franchise Act, Minn. Stat. §§80C.01 through 80C.22, and of the Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce, Minn. Rules §§2860.0100 through 2860.9930, the parties to the attached Chatime Franchise, LLC Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise Agreement") agree as follows:
- Clauses 2, 13, and 15 of the Franchise Agreement, under the headings "Grant of rights," "Transfer and other dealings by the Franchisee," and "Termination of Agreement," will be supplemented by the addition of the following language:
Minnesota law provides franchisees with certain termination, non-renewal, and transfer rights. In sum, Minn. Stat. §80C.14, Subd. 3, 4, and 5 currently requires, except specified cases, that a franchisee be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice of nonrenewal of the Franchise Agreement, and that consent to the transfer of the franchise not be unreasonably withheld.
- Clause 25.1 of the Franchise Agreement, under the heading entitled "Choice of Law," will be supplemented by the addition of the following language:
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §80C.21, this Section 27.16 will not in any way abrogate or reduce any of Franchisee's rights as provided for in the Minnesota Franchise Law and the Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 58–262)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Chatime Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) refers to the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce in the context of the Minnesota Franchise Act. Specifically, the FDD mentions that the Chatime Franchise Agreement and Disclosure Document are subject to the regulations and rules promulgated by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce. These regulations govern various aspects of the franchise relationship, including termination, non-renewal, and transfer rights.
For a prospective Chatime franchisee in Minnesota, this means that their franchise agreement is subject to Minnesota state laws and regulations overseen by the Commissioner of Commerce. Certain clauses in the standard Chatime franchise agreement are amended to ensure compliance with Minnesota law, particularly concerning franchisee rights. These amendments address issues such as termination notice periods, transfer consent, and choice of legal forum, ensuring that Minnesota franchisees receive the protections afforded to them under state law.
While the FDD mentions the existence and role of the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce in overseeing franchise regulations, it does not explicitly name the individual holding this position. A prospective franchisee should independently verify the current Commissioner of Commerce for the State of Minnesota to ensure they have the most up-to-date information regarding regulatory oversight and compliance.