What is the minimum notice period Craters & Freighters must provide in Minnesota for non-renewal of a franchise agreement?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ITEM 17.
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- Minnesota law provides you with certain termination and nonrenewal rights. As of the date of this Disclosure Document, Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subd. 3, 4 and 5 which require, (except in certain specified cases) that you be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement; and that consent to the transfer of the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota franchisees have specific rights regarding non-renewal of their franchise agreement. Minnesota law requires Craters & Freighters to provide a minimum of 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement.
This regulation ensures that franchisees in Minnesota have ample time to prepare for the end of their franchise term, whether by seeking a renewal, selling the business, or making other arrangements. This longer notice period, compared to the 90-day termination notice (with 60 days to cure), acknowledges the significant impact that non-renewal can have on a franchisee's business and livelihood.
Additionally, Minnesota law stipulates that consent to the transfer of the franchise cannot be unreasonably withheld. This provision protects the franchisee's ability to sell their business if they choose not to renew, ensuring a fair process for transferring ownership. These regulations collectively provide Minnesota Craters & Freighters franchisees with stronger protections than might be available in other states, particularly concerning the termination or non-renewal of their franchise agreements.