What Minnesota statutes and rules are cited in the Kitchen Solvers franchise agreement addendum?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
conflict between this Addendum and the Area Development Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Addendum shall apply.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Addendum as of the date
ADDENDUM TO KITCHEN SOLVERS® FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
This Addendum pertains to franchises sold in the State of Minnesota and is for the purpose of complying with Minnesota statutes and regulations. Notwithstanding anything which may be contained in the body of the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the Agreement is amended as follows:
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- We will undertake the defense of any claim of infringement by third parties involving the KITCHEN SOLVERS mark, and you will cooperate with the defense in any reasonable manner prescribed by us with any direct cost of such cooperation to be borne by us.
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- Minnesota law provides franchisees with certain termination and nonrenewal rights. As of the date of this Franchise Agreement, Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subd. 3, 4 and 5 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 nonrenewal of the franchise agreement.
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- Minn. Stat. § 80C.21 and Minn. Rule 2860.4400J prohibit us from requiring litigation to be conducted outside Minnesota.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 49–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Kitchen Solvers Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum to the franchise agreement for Minnesota cites several Minnesota statutes and rules. Specifically, Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subd. 3, 4 and 5, which pertains to franchisee termination and nonrenewal rights, requiring 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice for nonrenewal, is referenced.
Additionally, Minn. Stat. § 80C.21 and Minn. Rule 2860.4400J are cited, which prohibit Kitchen Solvers from requiring litigation to occur outside of Minnesota. These also ensure that no part of the disclosure document or franchise agreement reduces any rights provided to the franchisee under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or any rights to procedures, forums, or remedies available under Minnesota law.
Furthermore, Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.12, Subd.1(g) is cited in relation to protecting the franchisee's right to use Kitchen Solvers' marks and providing indemnity for any losses, costs, or expenses arising from claims related to the use of the name. Minn. Stat. 604.113, which caps service charges on NSF checks at $30, is also mentioned. Finally, Minnesota Rule 2860.4400D prohibits Kitchen Solvers from requiring a franchisee to agree to a release, assignment, novation, or waiver that would relieve any person from liability imposed by Minnesota Statute 80C.01 – 80C.22.