What is the minimum notice period for termination due to non-payment for a Kitchen Solvers franchisee in Wisconsin?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Addendum pertains to franchisees in the State of Wisconsin and is for the purpose of complying with Wisconsin statutes and regulations. Notwithstanding anything which may be contained in the body of the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the Agreement is amended to include the following:
- Notwithstanding anything which may be contained in the body of the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, Subparagraph 11.B of the Agreement pertaining to "Termination by Us" is extended as follows:
We will provide you at least 90 days' prior written notice of termination, cancellation, or substantial change in competitive circumstances. The notice will state all the reasons for termination, cancellation, or substantial change in competitive circumstances and will provide that you have 60 days in which to rectify any claimed deficiency. If the deficiency is rectified within 60 days, the notice will be void. If the reason for termination, cancellation, or substantial change in competitive circumstances is nonpayment of sums due under the franchise, you will be entitled to written notice of such default, and will have not less than 10 days in which to remedy such default from the date of delivery or posting of such notice.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 49–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Wisconsin franchisees are entitled to a specific notice period and opportunity to cure deficiencies before termination. Generally, Kitchen Solvers will provide a Wisconsin franchisee at least 90 days' prior written notice of termination, cancellation, or substantial change in competitive circumstances. This notice must state all reasons for the termination, cancellation, or change, and the franchisee has 60 days to rectify any claimed deficiency. If the franchisee successfully addresses the deficiency within this 60-day period, the termination notice becomes void.
However, the notice period is significantly shorter if the reason for termination is nonpayment of sums due under the franchise agreement. In this specific case, Kitchen Solvers must provide the franchisee with written notice of the default, and the franchisee will have no less than 10 days to remedy the default from the date the notice is delivered or posted. This shorter cure period reflects the urgency typically associated with payment defaults.
This addendum ensures that Kitchen Solvers franchisees in Wisconsin receive the protections mandated by the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, which supersedes any conflicting provisions in the standard franchise agreement. Prospective franchisees should be aware of these specific stipulations regarding termination and cure periods, especially concerning nonpayment, as they differ from the general termination conditions.