In Minnesota, what determines if a bond is required when Crave Cookies seeks injunctive relief?

According to Crave Cookies' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in the state of Minnesota, the requirement of a bond when Crave Cookies seeks injunctive relief is determined by the court. The franchisee cannot consent to Crave Cookies obtaining injunctive relief, but Crave Cookies retains the right to pursue it. This stipulation is in accordance with Minn. Rules 2860.4400J.

For a prospective Crave Cookies franchisee in Minnesota, this means that if Crave Cookies seeks a court order (injunctive relief) against the franchisee, the court will decide whether Crave Cookies needs to provide a bond. A bond is a sum of money that the party seeking the injunction (Crave Cookies in this case) must pay to the court, which can be used to compensate the franchisee if the injunction is later found to be unjustified or wrongfully issued.

This protection is particularly important for franchisees as it ensures that Crave Cookies cannot seek injunctive relief without the court's oversight on whether a bond is necessary to protect the franchisee's interests. This addendum modifies the standard franchise agreement to comply with Minnesota law, which aims to provide certain protections to franchisees within the state.