Who determines if a bond is required for injunctive relief sought by Crave Cookies in Minnesota?
Crave_Cookies Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In the State of Minnesota only, this Disclosure Document is amended as follows:
- The franchisee cannot consent to the franchisor obtaining injunctive relief. The franchisor may seek injunctive relief. See Minn. Rules 2860.4400J. Also, a court will determine if a bond is required.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 47–194)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave Cookies' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, specifically the Minnesota Addendum, a court will determine if a bond is required if Crave Cookies seeks injunctive relief against a franchisee in Minnesota. This stipulation is in place because Minnesota law aims to protect franchisees' rights within the state.
This means that if Crave Cookies pursues legal action to stop a franchisee from acting in a certain way (injunctive relief), the court, not Crave Cookies, will decide whether the franchisee needs to provide a financial guarantee (a bond). The bond would cover any potential losses the franchisee might suffer if the injunction turns out to be unjustified.
For a prospective Crave Cookies franchisee in Minnesota, this is a beneficial provision. It ensures an impartial assessment of whether a bond is necessary, preventing Crave Cookies from unilaterally imposing this financial burden. This protection aligns with Minnesota's broader regulations designed to balance the power dynamic between franchisors and franchisees.