For Kitchen Solvers, how must a notice be formatted to be considered valid?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Item numbers correspond to those in the main body.
Item 13
We will protect your right to use the KITCHEN SOLVERS Marks or indemnify you from any loss, costs or expenses arising out of any claim, suit or demand regarding the use of the name to the extent required by Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.12, Subd.1(g).
Item 6
NSF checks are governed by Minn. Stat. 604.113, which puts a cap on $30 on service charges.
Item 17
With respect to franchises governed by Minnesota law, Franchisor will comply with Minnesota Statute § 80C.14, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5 which requires, except in certain specified cases, that you be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice for nonrenewal of the Franchise Agreement.
Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.21 and Minnesota Rule 2860.4400J prohibit the franchisor from requiring litigation to be conducted outside Minnesota, requiring waiver of a jury trial or requiring the franchisee to consent to liquidated damages, termination penalties or judgment notes.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 49–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Kitchen Solvers Franchise Disclosure Document, the specific formatting requirements for a notice to be considered valid are not detailed in the provided excerpts, but the document does specify the required timeframes for notices regarding termination, cancellation, or changes in competitive circumstances, particularly for franchisees in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
For Minnesota franchisees, Kitchen Solvers must comply with Minnesota Statute § 80C.14, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5, which generally requires 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice for nonrenewal of the Franchise Agreement, except in certain specified cases. For franchisees residing in Wisconsin, Kitchen Solvers will provide at least 90 days' prior written notice of termination, cancellation, or substantial change in competitive circumstances. This notice must state all the reasons for such actions and provide 60 days to cure any claimed deficiency, or 10 days to cure nonpayment of sums due under the franchise.
While the FDD excerpts specify the timeframe and reasons that must be included in notices of termination, cancellation, or changes in competitive circumstances, it does not provide explicit details on other formatting requirements, such as font size, specific headings, or methods of delivery. A prospective franchisee should ask Kitchen Solvers for clarification on all required formatting and delivery methods for notices to ensure full compliance with the franchise agreement and applicable laws.