Can Fly To Fit require a franchisee to waive a jury trial in Minnesota?

According to Fly To Fit's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, specifically the Minnesota Addendum, Fly To Fit cannot require a franchisee to waive a jury trial in Minnesota. This protection is explicitly stated within the addendum, ensuring that Minnesota franchisees retain their right to a jury trial, and is in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.21 and Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(J).

This provision is significant for prospective Fly To Fit franchisees in Minnesota as it ensures they maintain all legal rights and protections afforded by Minnesota law. It prevents Fly To Fit from imposing a contractual term that would force franchisees to give up their right to have disputes decided by a jury. This is particularly important in franchise agreements, where power imbalances may exist between the franchisor and franchisee.

The Minnesota Addendum also clarifies that nothing in the Franchise Disclosure Document or agreements can reduce any of the franchisee's rights as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or the franchisee's rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided by the laws of the jurisdiction. This reinforces the protection of franchisee rights under Minnesota law. This ensures that franchisees are not subject to unfair or disadvantageous terms in the franchise agreement.