In Minnesota, can Crave Cookies require a franchisee to waive their right to a jury trial?
Crave_Cookies Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
MINNESOTA ADDENDUM TO DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT
In the State of Minnesota only, this Disclosure Document is amended as follows:
- Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.21 and Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(J) prohibit the franchisor from requiring litigation to be conducted outside Minnesota, requiring waiver of a jury trial, or requiring the franchisee to consent to liquidated damages, termination penalties or judgment notes. In addition, nothing in the Franchise Disclosure Document or agreement(s) can abrogate or reduce (1) any of the franchisee's rights as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C or (2) franchisee's rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 47–194)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave Cookies' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor cannot require a franchisee to waive their right to a jury trial in the state of Minnesota. The Minnesota Addendum to the disclosure document explicitly states that Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.21 and Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(J) prohibit Crave Cookies from requiring a waiver of a jury trial.
This protection ensures that Minnesota franchisees retain their legal rights to a jury trial for any disputes arising with Crave Cookies. This addendum also clarifies that nothing in the Franchise Disclosure Document or agreements can reduce any of the franchisee's rights as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C or franchisee's rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction.
This type of addendum is common in franchise agreements to address specific state laws that differ from the standard franchise agreement. Prospective franchisees should carefully review any state-specific addenda to understand their rights and obligations within their particular state.