In Minnesota, how long after a cause of action accrues can an action be commenced against Crave Cookies?
Crave_Cookies Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Limitations of Claims section must comply with Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.17, Subd. 5, and therefore the applicable provision of the Agreement is amended to state "No action may be commenced pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.17 more than three years after the cause of action accrues."
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 47–194)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave Cookies' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Minnesota addendum modifies the standard franchise agreement. Specifically, for franchises governed by Minnesota law, no action can be commenced more than three years after the cause of action accrues. This limitation is in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.17, Subd. 5.
This means that if a Crave Cookies franchisee in Minnesota has a legal claim against the franchisor, they must initiate legal proceedings within three years from the date the issue occurred. Failure to do so within this timeframe could result in the claim being time-barred, preventing the franchisee from pursuing legal recourse.
This type of statute of limitations is common in franchise agreements to provide a defined period for resolving disputes. Prospective Crave Cookies franchisees in Minnesota should be aware of this limitation and consult with legal counsel to understand their rights and obligations under Minnesota law.