How much time does a Chicken Guy franchisee in Minnesota have to cure a termination notice?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
With respect to franchises governed by Minnesota law, Chicken Guy will comply with Minnesota Statute § 80C.14, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5 which requires, except in certain specified cases, that a franchisee be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the franchise agreements.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 40–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota franchisees are generally given 90 days' notice of termination, with 60 days to cure the issue. This is due to Chicken Guy's compliance with Minnesota Statute § 80C.14, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5. However, this statute does not apply in certain unspecified cases.
This means that if Chicken Guy decides to terminate a franchise agreement in Minnesota (and the specific circumstances do not trigger an exception), the franchisee will receive written notice and then have a 60-day period to resolve the issues that led to the termination notice. If the franchisee successfully addresses the problems within this timeframe, Chicken Guy cannot terminate the agreement.
It is important for prospective Chicken Guy franchisees in Minnesota to understand the specific conditions under which the 60-day cure period applies and what constitutes a valid cure. Franchisees should consult with a legal professional to fully understand their rights and obligations under Minnesota law and the franchise agreement.