How much notice of non-renewal is City Publications required to give a franchisee in Minnesota?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- ITEM 17 of the Disclosure Document is amended as follows:
- ◼ 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 entitled to specific protections under Minnesota law regarding franchise termination and non-renewal. For franchises governed by Minnesota law, City Publications must provide a franchisee with 180 days' notice of non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement.
This requirement ensures that franchisees have ample time to prepare for the end of their franchise term, including making decisions about their business, seeking alternative opportunities, or negotiating a renewal. The 180-day notice period allows franchisees to plan their exit strategy and mitigate potential financial losses associated with the non-renewal.
In addition to the non-renewal notice, Minnesota law also mandates that City Publications provide franchisees with 90 days' notice of termination, along with 60 days to cure any defaults, except in certain specified cases. These regulations aim to protect franchisees' investments and provide them with fair treatment under the franchise agreement.