What is the cure period a Crisp & Green franchisee has after receiving notice of termination in Minnesota?
Crisp_Green Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- Item 17 of the Disclosure Document is amended by the addition of the following paragraphs:
"With respect to franchisees governed by Minnesota law, we will comply with Minn. Stat. § 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4, and 5 which require, except in certain specified cases, that (1) a franchisee be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice of non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement and (2) consent to the transfer of the franchise not be unreasonably withheld.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 66–252)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Crisp & Green's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota franchisees are generally given 90 days' notice of termination, with 60 days to cure the default. This is outlined in the addendum specific to Minnesota, which amends the standard franchise agreement to comply with Minnesota Statutes § 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4 and 5.
This means that if Crisp & Green decides to terminate a franchise agreement in Minnesota (except in certain specified cases), the franchisee will receive a written notice providing them with a 90-day period. Within this 90-day window, the franchisee has 60 days to correct or 'cure' the issue that led to the termination notice. If the franchisee successfully addresses the problem within this 60-day cure period, the termination may be avoided.
This Minnesota-specific addendum ensures that Crisp & Green complies with the state's franchise laws, which provide franchisees with more protection than the standard agreement might otherwise offer. Prospective franchisees in Minnesota should understand these rights and how they differ from the standard terms.