How many days' notice of non-renewal is Face Foundrie required to give a franchisee in Minnesota?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 3. | RENEWAL TERM AND TERMINATION TERM. The following is added to the end | of Sections 14.03 and 15.01 | of the Franchise Agreement: | However, with respect to franchises governed by Minnesota law, Franchisor will comply with | Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4 and 5 which require, except in certain specified cases, that | Franchisee be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to | cure) and 180 days' notice | of non-renewal of this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota franchisees are entitled to 180 days' notice of non-renewal, as Face Foundrie must comply with Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4 and 5. This statute mandates that Face Foundrie provide this advance notification, except in certain specified cases.
This requirement means that Face Foundrie must inform a franchisee in writing at least 180 days before the end of the franchise term if they do not intend to renew the agreement. This gives the franchisee time to prepare for the end of their business operations, seek legal counsel, or negotiate with Face Foundrie.
In addition to the non-renewal notice, Minnesota law also requires Face Foundrie to provide 90 days' notice of termination, along with 60 days to cure any issues, except in certain specified cases. These regulations ensure franchisees are given adequate time to address any concerns raised by Face Foundrie and to protect their investment in the franchise. These protections do not apply in cases of insolvency or bankruptcy.