Can the City Publications Disclosure Document or Franchise Agreement reduce a franchisee's rights to any procedure, forum or remedies provided by Minnesota law?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- ◼ Minn. Stat. §80C.21 and Minn. Rule 2860.4400J prohibit us from requiring litigation to be conducted outside Minnesota. In addition, nothing in the Disclosure Document or Franchise Agreement can abrogate or reduce any of your rights as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or your rights to any procedure, forum or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–129)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement cannot reduce a franchisee's rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided by Minnesota law. Specifically, the FDD states that nothing within either document can override the rights granted to franchisees under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or any legal procedures, forums, or remedies available under Minnesota law.
This provision ensures that Minnesota franchisees retain all the legal protections and rights afforded to them under state law, regardless of what the franchise agreement might otherwise stipulate. This is a significant protection for franchisees, as it prevents City Publications from using the franchise agreement to limit or circumvent Minnesota law.
For a prospective City Publications franchisee in Minnesota, this means that their legal rights and remedies under Minnesota law are fully preserved. They cannot be forced to waive these rights or accept less favorable terms through the franchise agreement. This assurance can provide peace of mind and a stronger legal standing for franchisees operating in Minnesota.