Does a Dryject franchisee waive their right to a jury trial?

According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota law impacts jury trial waivers. Specifically, Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.21 and Minn. Rule 2860.4400J, prohibit Dryject from requiring franchisees to waive their right to a jury trial. This protection applies to franchise agreements governed by Minnesota law.

This means that if a Dryject franchise agreement is subject to Minnesota law, the franchisee cannot be forced to give up their right to a jury trial. The FDD emphasizes that nothing in the disclosure document or the franchise agreement can diminish a franchisee's rights under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or their rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided by the laws of the jurisdiction.

However, it is important to note that these protections are explicitly tied to Minnesota law. The document also states that each provision of the agreement is effective only to the extent that the jurisdictional requirements of Minnesota law applicable to the provision are met. Dryject reserves the right to challenge the enforceability of state laws declaring any provision in the agreement void or unenforceable.

For prospective Dryject franchisees, this means that the right to a jury trial depends on the governing law of the franchise agreement. If Minnesota law applies, a waiver is prohibited. Franchisees should carefully review the choice of law provision in the franchise agreement and consult with an attorney to understand their rights in their specific jurisdiction.