Does the Crisp & Green franchise agreement allow litigation to be required outside of Minnesota?

irements of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law are met independently without reference to this Addendum.

Each of the undersigned hereby acknowledges having read and understood this Addendum and consents to be bound by all of its terms.

CRISP & GREEN FRANCHISING LLC, a

Minnesota limited liability company (Name of corporation, limited liability company or partnership) By: By: Print Name: Print Name: Title: Title:

ADDENDUM TO THE CRISP & GREEN AREA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE STATE OF MINNESOTA

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Crisp & Green Franchising LLC Area Development Agreement, the following provisions shall supersede and apply to all Crisp & Green franchises offered and sold in the state of Minnesota:

This Minnesota Addendum is only applicable if you are a resident of Minnesota or if your business will be located in Minnesota.

• 1. Minn. Stat. Section 80C.21 and Minn. Rule 2860.4400J prohibit Franchisor from requiring litigation to be conducted outside Minnesota. In addition, nothing in this Agreement can abrogate or reduce any of your rights as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C or your rights to any procedure, forum or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction.
• 1. Franchisor will comply with Minn. Stat. Section 80C.14, subds. 3, 4 and 5, which require, except in certain specified cases, that the Developer be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure).
• 1. Franchisor shall not require Developer to assent to a release, assignment, novation or waiver that would relieve any person from liability imposed by Minnesota Statutes, Sections 80C.01 to 80C.22, provided that the foregoing shall not bar the voluntary settlement of disputes

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 66–252)