What notice period is Embassy Suites required to provide in Minnesota for non-renewal of a franchise agreement, according to Minnesota law?

According to Embassy Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota law affects the termination and non-renewal rights of franchisees. Specifically, Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.14, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5, mandate that Embassy Suites provide a franchisee with 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the franchise agreement.

This requirement ensures that franchisees in Minnesota have a significant period to prepare for the end of their franchise term, allowing them time to make necessary business adjustments, seek alternative opportunities, or negotiate a renewal. This longer notice period is more generous than the 90-day termination notice (with 60 days to cure) also required by Minnesota law, reflecting a greater emphasis on providing franchisees with ample time to plan for the future when a franchise agreement is not being renewed.

Prospective Embassy Suites franchisees in Minnesota should be aware of these specific protections afforded to them under state law, as they supersede any conflicting terms in the standard franchise agreement. This addendum to the franchise agreement ensures that Minnesota franchisees receive the full benefit of the state's franchise laws, particularly regarding termination and non-renewal.