What is the required notice period for non-renewal of a Kidokinetics franchise in Minnesota?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
With respect to Franchises governed by Minnesota law, we will comply with Minnesota Statute Section 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 non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement; and that consent to the transfer of the Franchise will not be unreasonably withheld.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 59–205)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota franchisees are entitled to specific protections under Minnesota law regarding franchise termination and non-renewal. For franchises governed by Minnesota law, Kidokinetics must provide 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement.
This requirement ensures that franchisees have ample time to prepare for the end of their franchise term, make alternative business arrangements, and potentially negotiate for a renewal. This longer notice period for non-renewal, compared to the 90-day notice for termination (with 60 days to cure), reflects the understanding that non-renewal is a more significant event that requires more preparation.
Additionally, Minnesota law stipulates that consent to the transfer of the franchise cannot be unreasonably withheld. This provision protects the franchisee's ability to sell their business if Kidokinetics decides not to renew the agreement. These regulations collectively aim to provide Kidokinetics franchisees in Minnesota with a degree of security and fairness in their contractual relationship with the franchisor.