Under what conditions can Dryject demand that a franchisee close the Franchised Business?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Item 17, summary column for (c) is amended to add the following:
Any release signed as a condition of renewal will not apply to any claims you may have under the Minnesota Franchise Act.
- Item 17, summary column for (f) is amended to add the following:
With respect to franchises governed by Minnesota law, we will comply with Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, subds. 3, 4 and 5 which require, except in certain specified cases, that you be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice for nonrenewal of the franchise agreement and that consent to transfer of the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld.
- Item 17, summary column for (m) is amended to add the following:
Any release signed as a condition of transfer will not apply to any claims you may have under the Minnesota Franchise Act.
- Item 17, summary columns for (v) and (w) are amended to add the following:
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.
Minn. Stat. 80C.17, subdivision 5 prohibits any action commencing section more than three years after the cause of action accrues.
Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several Minnesota statutes and rules affect the franchise agreement. Specifically, Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.,21 and Minn. Rules 2860.4400J, Dryject cannot force franchisees into litigation outside of Minnesota, make them waive jury trials, or demand consent to liquidated damages, termination penalties, or judgment notes. These regulations protect the franchisee's rights and ensure fair legal proceedings. Additionally, the disclosure document and franchise agreement cannot diminish any rights provided to the Franchise Owner under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or their rights to procedures, forums, or remedies available under the laws of the jurisdiction. This offers significant protection to franchisees operating in Minnesota.
Furthermore, Minn. Stat. § 80C.17, subdivision 5, sets a limitation on claims, prohibiting any action commencing more than three years after the cause of action accrues. This statute of limitations impacts the timeframe within which a franchisee can bring a legal claim against Dryject. Franchisees should be aware of this deadline to ensure they do not lose their right to pursue legal remedies.
Item 17 in the franchise agreement is also amended to include additional protections for franchisees under Minnesota law. Franchisees must receive 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice for nonrenewal of the franchise agreement, except in certain specified cases. Consent to transfer the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld. Any release signed as a condition of renewal or transfer will not apply to claims under the Minnesota Franchise Act. These amendments provide franchisees with more security and rights regarding termination, nonrenewal, and transfer of their franchise.