Regarding Kidokinetics franchises in Minnesota, under what conditions will consent to the transfer of the franchise be withheld?

According to Kidokinetics's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, for franchises governed by Minnesota law, consent to the transfer of a franchise will not be unreasonably withheld. This is in accordance with Minnesota Statute Section 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4 and 5, which also requires that franchisees be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement, except in certain specified cases.

This provision ensures that Kidokinetics franchisees in Minnesota have some protection against arbitrary denial of a franchise transfer. It means that Kidokinetics must have a legitimate, justifiable reason for refusing to allow a franchisee to sell or transfer their business to another party.

Prospective franchisees should inquire about what specific conditions Kidokinetics would consider reasonable grounds for withholding consent to a transfer. Understanding these conditions can help a franchisee avoid potential disputes and plan for the future sale of their Kidokinetics business.