What is the exception to the rule that City Publications must give 90 days notice of termination in Minnesota?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
◼ With respect to franchises governed by Minnesota law, the Franchisor will comply with Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4 and 5 which require, except in certain specified cases, that a Franchisee be given 90 days notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days notice of non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–129)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota franchisees are generally entitled to 90 days' notice of termination with 60 days to cure, and 180 days notice of non-renewal. However, this rule has exceptions in certain specified cases. Prospective franchisees should be aware that the standard termination and non-renewal clauses in Item 17 may not fully apply in Minnesota due to state-specific franchise laws.
Specifically, Item 17 in City Publications' Franchise Disclosure Document does not provide for a prospective general release of claims against the franchisor, which may be subject to the Minnesota Franchise Law. Minnesota Rule 2860.4400D prohibits City Publications from requiring a franchisee to agree to a general release.
Furthermore, City Publications cannot mandate that litigation be conducted outside of Minnesota, as prohibited by Minn. Stat. §80C.21 and Minn. Rule 2860.4400J. The FDD clarifies that the standard franchise agreement cannot override or diminish any rights granted to franchisees under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or any procedural rights, forums, or remedies available under Minnesota law.