When is a release or waiver of rights void in the Clear Pest Pros franchise agreement?

According to the 2025 Clear Pest Pros Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota Rule 2860.4400J prohibits the waiver of a jury trial. This means that any clause in the franchise agreement that requires a franchisee to waive their right to a jury trial is not enforceable in Minnesota. This protection is specifically included because the offer or sale of the Clear Pest Pros franchise was made in Minnesota, or the franchisee resides in Minnesota.

This rule ensures that franchisees operating in Minnesota, or who are residents of Minnesota, retain their constitutional right to a jury trial, regardless of what the franchise agreement might state. This prevents Clear Pest Pros from forcing franchisees to give up this right as a condition of the franchise agreement.

For a prospective Clear Pest Pros franchisee, this means that if a dispute arises that leads to litigation, and the franchisee is operating in or resides in Minnesota, they have the right to have the case decided by a jury, despite any waiver that may be present in the franchise agreement. This provides an added layer of legal protection for franchisees in Minnesota.