What is the required cure period after notice of termination for a Cream franchise in Minnesota?
Cream Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The following is added at the end of the chart in Item 17:
With respect to franchises governed by Minnesota law, we will comply with Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4 and 5 which require, except in certain specified cases, that you be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) of the Franchise Agreement and Area Development Agreement and 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement and Area Development Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 61–192)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, Cream franchisees in Minnesota are generally entitled to a 90-day notice of termination with a 60-day period to cure the issues that led to the termination notice. This Minnesota-specific provision is in compliance with Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4 and 5. This statute outlines the specific requirements for termination and non-renewal notices in franchise agreements.
This means that if Cream intends to terminate a franchise agreement in Minnesota (except in certain specified cases), they must first provide the franchisee with a written notice stating the reasons for termination. The franchisee then has 60 days to address and resolve these issues. If the franchisee successfully cures the issues within this period, Cream cannot terminate the agreement.
This longer cure period in Minnesota provides Cream franchisees with more time to rectify any breaches of the franchise agreement, potentially avoiding termination. This is more favorable than some other states or franchise systems where cure periods may be shorter or non-existent. Prospective franchisees should be aware of these state-specific protections and how they can impact their rights and obligations under the franchise agreement.