Does the Minnesota Rider specify any exceptions to the notice periods required for termination or non-renewal of a Crave Cookies franchise?
Crave_Cookies Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
With respect to franchises governed by Minnesota law, the franchisor will comply with Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.14, Subd. 3-5, which require (except in certain specified cases) (1) that a franchisee be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the franchise agreement and (2) that consent to the transfer of the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 47–194)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave Cookies' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Minnesota Addendum addresses the notice periods required for termination and non-renewal, but does not specify exceptions. Instead, it reinforces franchisee rights under Minnesota law.
Specifically, for franchises governed by Minnesota law, Crave Cookies will adhere to Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.14, Subd. 3-5. This statute mandates that franchisees receive 90 days' notice of termination, with 60 days to cure the issue, and 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the franchise agreement. The addendum also states that consent to the transfer of the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld.
This means that a Crave Cookies franchisee in Minnesota is entitled to these minimum notice periods, providing them with time to address any issues leading to termination or to prepare for the end of the franchise term in the case of non-renewal. This protection aligns with Minnesota's franchise laws aimed at safeguarding franchisee rights.