Does the termination notice from Face Foundrie need to state the nature of the default?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
m requiring you to assent to a general release. Any release you sign as a condition of renewal or transfer will not apply to any claims you may have under the Minnesota Franchise Law.
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.
Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.21 and Minn. Rule 2860.4400J prohibit us from requiring litigation to be conducted outside Minnesota. In addition, nothing in this Disclosure Document or the Franchise Agreement can abrogate or reduce any of your rights as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or your rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction.
Minn. Rule Part 2860.4400J prohibits us from requiring you to waive your rights to a jury trial or waive your rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction, or consenting to liquidated damages, termination penalties or judgment notes.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION OF THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 51–59)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Face Foundrie Franchise Disclosure Document, specific requirements for the content of a termination notice, such as whether it must state the nature of the default, are not detailed in the provided excerpts. However, the FDD includes addenda required by certain states that may affect termination and notice requirements.
For instance, Minnesota law requires that franchisees be given 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. Virginia law states that it is unlawful for a franchisor to cancel a franchise without reasonable cause, and if any ground for default or termination stated in the franchise agreement does not constitute "reasonable cause" as defined in the Virginia Retail Franchising Act, that provision may not be enforceable.
A prospective Face Foundrie franchisee should consult the specific addenda applicable to their state of operation within Exhibit H of the FDD. Additionally, they should seek clarification from Face Foundrie regarding the specific contents required in a termination notice to ensure compliance with all applicable state laws. Consulting with an attorney is also recommended to fully understand their rights and obligations regarding termination procedures.