What Minnesota statutes and rules are referenced in the amendments to the Deer Solution Franchise Agreement?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In recognition of the requirements of the Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C. and Minnesota Franchise Rules, Chapter 2860, the parties to the attached Deer Solution Franchising LLC Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise Agreement"), as follows:
- Article 14.C. of the Franchise Agreement, under the heading "Conditions for Approval of Transfer," subarticle 14.C(6) is supplemented with the addition of the following language:
; provided, however, that all rights enjoyed by Franchisee and any causes of action arising in Franchisee's favor from the provisions of the Minnesota Franchise Act, Minn. Stat. Section 80C.14 et seq. and Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(D), shall remain in force; it being the intent of this provision that the non-waiver provisions of the Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(D) be satisfied; and
Minnesota law provides a franchisee with certain termination and non-renewal rights. Minn. Stat. Sect. 80C.14 Subdivisions 3, 4, and 5 require, except in certain specified cases, that franchisee be given 180 days-notice of nonrenewal of this Agreement by Franchisor.
- Article 15.B. of the Franchise Agreement, under the heading "Conditions for Renewal," subarticle 15.B(8) is supplemented with the addition of the following language:
; provided, however, that all rights enjoyed by Franchisee and any causes of action arising in Franchisee's favor from the provisions of the Minnesota Franchise Act, Minn. Stat. Section 80C.14 et seq. and Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(D), shall remain in force; it being the intent of this provision that the non-waiver provisions of the Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(D) be satisfied; and
Minnesota law provides a franchisee with certain termination and non-renewal rights. Minn. Stat. Sect. 80C.14 Subdivisions 3, 4, and 5 require, except in certain specified cases, that franchisee be given 180 days-notice of nonrenewal of this Agreement by Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Minnesota Franchise Agreement Amendment references specific Minnesota statutes and rules. The amendment acknowledges the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, and Minnesota Franchise Rules, Chapter 2860.
Specifically, Article 14.C and 15.B of the Franchise Agreement are supplemented to ensure that the franchisee retains all rights and causes of action arising from the provisions of the Minnesota Franchise Act, Minn. Stat. Section 80C.14 et seq., and Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(D). This addition is intended to satisfy the non-waiver provisions of Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(D).
Furthermore, the amendment acknowledges that Minnesota law provides franchisees with certain termination and non-renewal rights, citing Minn. Stat. Sect. 80C.14 Subdivisions 3, 4, and 5, which generally require the franchisor to provide 180 days' notice of nonrenewal, except in specified cases. These stipulations ensure that Deer Solution franchisees in Minnesota are aware of and protected by state laws regarding franchise rights, termination, and renewal.