What is the cure period a Clear Pest Pros franchisee in Minnesota must be given before termination?
Clear_Pest_Pros 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 and that consent to the transfer of the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld. The franchisor will comply with Minnesota law in this respect in its performance of the franchise agreement and any ancillary agreements.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 67–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Clear Pest Pros Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota franchisees are generally entitled to a 60-day cure period if Clear Pest Pros seeks to terminate the franchise agreement. This is due to Minnesota state law.
Specifically, Minnesota Statute Section 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4, and 5, requires that Clear Pest Pros provide a franchisee with 90 days' notice of termination, including 60 days to cure the issue, before terminating the agreement. Additionally, Minnesota franchisees must receive 180 days' notice of non-renewal of the franchise agreement. Consent to transfer the franchise cannot be unreasonably withheld.
This protection ensures that Clear Pest Pros franchisees in Minnesota have a fair opportunity to address any issues before the franchise is terminated, aligning with Minnesota's regulations on franchisor-franchisee relationships.