What does Minnesota law prohibit Kitchen Solvers from requiring regarding litigation?

According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.21 and Minnesota Rule 2860.4400J, prohibit Kitchen Solvers from requiring that litigation be conducted outside of Minnesota. Additionally, Kitchen Solvers cannot require a franchisee to waive their right to a jury trial. The company is also prohibited from requiring the franchisee to consent to liquidated damages, termination penalties, or judgment notes.

This means that if a Kitchen Solvers franchisee in Minnesota has a legal dispute with the company, the franchisee has the right to have the case heard in Minnesota. Kitchen Solvers cannot force the franchisee to travel to another state to resolve the issue. The franchisee also retains the right to a jury trial, and Kitchen Solvers cannot impose excessive financial penalties in the event of termination or other adverse outcomes.

Furthermore, the FDD states that nothing in the disclosure document or franchise agreement can reduce any of the franchisee's rights as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or franchisee's rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction. This provision ensures that Minnesota franchisees retain all legal protections afforded to them under state law.