What specific Minnesota rule regarding franchise agreements is referenced in the Kitchen Solvers addendum?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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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- 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. In addition, nothing in the disclosure document or Franchise Agreement can abrogate or reduce any of your rights as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or your rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction.
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- No Section providing for a general release as a condition of renewal or transfer will act as a release or waiver of any liability incurred under the Minnesota Franchise Act; provided that this part shall not ban the voluntary settlement of disputes.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 49–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum for Minnesota franchises addresses several specific regulations. It references Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subd. 3, 4 and 5, which mandates that franchisees receive 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice for nonrenewal, except in certain specified cases. This ensures franchisees have adequate time to address any issues leading to termination or to prepare for the end of the franchise agreement.
Additionally, the addendum mentions Minn. Stat. § 80C.21 and Minn. Rule 2860.4400J, which prohibit Kitchen Solvers from requiring litigation to occur outside of Minnesota. It also ensures that nothing in the disclosure document or franchise agreement can reduce a franchisee's rights under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or their rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided by Minnesota law. This protects the franchisee's legal rights and access to local legal recourse.
Furthermore, the addendum states that any section providing a general release as a condition of renewal or transfer will not act as a release or waiver of any liability incurred under the Minnesota Franchise Act. However, this does not prevent the voluntary settlement of disputes. This provision aims to safeguard franchisees from unknowingly waiving their rights under Minnesota franchise law during renewal or transfer processes, while still allowing for amicable dispute resolution. These stipulations collectively modify the standard Kitchen Solvers franchise agreement to align with Minnesota's specific franchise regulations, providing additional protections for franchisees operating in that state.