Under what circumstances does the Minnesota-specific addendum apply to the Cream Area Development Agreement?
Cream Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The following provisions are annexed to and form part of this Area Development Agreement if and only if, and in such case to the extent that: (a) your franchised business will be operated wholly or partly in Minnesota; and/or (b) you are either a resident of, domiciled in, or actually present in Minnesota.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 61–192)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, the Minnesota-specific provisions are added to the Cream Area Development Agreement under specific conditions related to the franchisee's location or residency. These provisions apply if the franchised business will be operated wholly or partly in Minnesota, or if the franchisee is a resident of, domiciled in, or actually present in Minnesota.
This means that if a Cream franchisee intends to operate their ice cream shop in Minnesota, even partially, or if they live in Minnesota, the additional Minnesota-specific terms will be incorporated into their Area Development Agreement. These terms modify the standard agreement to comply with Minnesota franchise law.
The Minnesota addendum includes clauses addressing termination notice, renewal and transfer conditions, court determinations regarding bonds, statutes of limitations for legal actions, and prohibitions against waiving rights to jury trials or certain legal remedies. These stipulations ensure that Cream's franchise operations within Minnesota adhere to the state's specific legal requirements, providing additional protections and guidelines for franchisees operating in that state.