What is a Dryject franchisee's remedy if an injunction is entered against them?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.21 and Minn. Rule 2860.4400J prohibit us from requiring litigation to be conducted outside Minnesota, requiring waiver of a jury trial, or requiring the franchisee to consent to liquidated damages, termination penalties or judgment notes. In addition, nothing in this Disclosure Document or agreement can abrogate or reduce any of your rights as provided for in Minnesota Statues, Chapter 80C, or your rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction.
Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dryject FDD, Minnesota Statute Sec. 80C.21 and Minnesota Rule 2860.4400J, Dryject is prohibited from requiring litigation to be conducted outside Minnesota, requiring waiver of a jury trial, or requiring the franchisee to consent to liquidated damages, termination penalties, or judgment notes. Additionally, the FDD states that nothing in the disclosure document or franchise agreement can abrogate or reduce any of a franchisee's rights as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or a franchisee's rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction.
This means that Dryject franchisees in Minnesota retain all rights and remedies available to them under Minnesota law, regardless of what the franchise agreement might say. This protection ensures that franchisees are not forced into unfair legal situations or lose their legal recourse.
For prospective franchisees, this clause offers significant security. It confirms that even if the franchise agreement contains clauses that seem to limit their legal rights, these clauses will not be enforceable in Minnesota. Franchisees should consult with an attorney to fully understand their rights and remedies under Minnesota law, as these rights cannot be waived or reduced by the franchise agreement.