Does Minnesota law allow Dryject to require consent to judgment notes?

According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota law prohibits Dryject from requiring franchisees to consent to judgment notes. Specifically, Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.21 and Minn. Rules 2860.4400J state that Dryject cannot require franchisees to consent to liquidated damages, termination penalties, or judgment notes. This protection is in place to ensure that franchisees are not forced into unfair agreements that could be detrimental to their business or financial well-being.

This means that if a prospective franchisee is considering opening a Dryject franchise in Minnesota, they cannot be compelled to agree to judgment notes as part of the franchise agreement. This provision is designed to protect the franchisee's rights and ensure a fairer business relationship. The FDD also clarifies that nothing in the disclosure document or franchise agreement can reduce any of the franchisee's rights as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or their rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided by the laws of the jurisdiction.

Dryject acknowledges these restrictions and includes language in the franchise agreement addendum to reflect compliance with Minnesota law. This addendum explicitly states that the provisions of Minnesota law supersede any conflicting terms in the standard franchise agreement. Dryject also reserves the right to challenge the enforceability of any state law that declares void or unenforceable any provision contained in the agreement, but this does not negate the initial protection afforded to franchisees under Minnesota law.