What is the address for the Minnesota Department of Commerce regarding Golden Corral?
Golden_Corral Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In recognition of the requirements of the Minnesota Franchise Law, Minn. Stat. §§ 80C.01 through 80C.22, and of the Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce, Minn. Rules §§ 2860.0100 through 2860.9930, the Franchise Disclosure Document of Golden Corral Franchising Systems, Inc. is amended as follows for use in the State of Minnesota:
In Item 17, "Renewal, Termination, Transfer and Dispute Resolution," 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 a franchisee be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the franchise agreement.
Minn. Stat. §80C.21 and Minn. Rule 2860.4400J prohibit us from requiring you to waive 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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 85–304)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Golden Corral Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) includes amendments specific to Minnesota, acknowledging the requirements of the Minnesota Franchise Law and the regulations set forth by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce. However, the document does not explicitly provide the address of the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Instead, it focuses on amendments to franchise agreement terms to comply with Minnesota law.
The FDD mentions Minnesota Statutes §§ 80C.01 through 80C.22 and Minnesota Rules §§ 2860.0100 through 2860.9930, indicating that Golden Corral franchises in Minnesota must adhere to these regulations. These rules pertain to aspects like termination and non-renewal notices, as well as franchisees' rights. For instance, Golden Corral must provide a franchisee with 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice for non-renewal, except in certain specified cases, as required by Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4, and 5.
While the FDD doesn't provide the Department of Commerce address, it does list the names, addresses, and contact information for existing Golden Corral franchise entities and their restaurant locations. This information is presented in a table format, organized by state and city.
A prospective Golden Corral franchisee in Minnesota should directly contact the franchisor to obtain the current address for the Minnesota Department of Commerce to ensure compliance with state regulations and facilitate any necessary communication with the relevant authorities.