In the Minnesota Rider, what takes precedence if there are inconsistent or conflicting provisions between the Rider and the Dryject Franchise Agreement?

According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, specifically the Minnesota Rider, the Rider takes precedence over any conflicting terms in the standard Dryject Franchise Agreement. This means that if there's a disagreement between what's written in the main agreement and what's in the Minnesota Rider, the Rider's terms will be the ones that are enforced. This ensures that the franchise agreement complies with Minnesota state law.

This clause is important for prospective Dryject franchisees in Minnesota because it tailors the standard franchise agreement to comply with Minnesota law. For example, the rider modifies sections of the agreement related to termination, renewal, and limitations on claims to align with Minnesota statutes. This protects the franchisee by ensuring they receive the rights and protections afforded to them under Minnesota law, such as specific notice periods for termination and non-renewal.

For example, the Minnesota Rider includes provisions related to waiver of rights, injunctive relief, and jurisdiction, ensuring that Dryject franchisees in Minnesota are not subject to unfair practices such as being required to litigate outside of Minnesota or waive their right to a jury trial. The Rider also ensures that franchisees' rights under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, are fully protected and cannot be reduced or abrogated by anything in the disclosure document or franchise agreement. This is a beneficial provision for Minnesota franchisees, as it provides additional legal certainty and protection under state law.