What is the minimum notice period Mr. Sandless must provide to a franchisee in Minnesota for non-renewal of the Disclosure Document, according to Minnesota law?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Item 17 of the Disclosure Document and Articles 3 and 22 of the Franchise Agreement are amended by the addition of the following language to the original language that appears therein:
"Minnesota law provides franchisees with certain termination and non-renewal rights. Minnesota 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 non-renewal of the Disclosure Document."
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 30–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota law requires specific notice periods for franchise termination and non-renewal. For non-renewal of the Disclosure Document, Mr. Sandless must provide a franchisee in Minnesota with at least 180 days' notice, as mandated by Minnesota Statutes Sec. 80c.14, Subd. 3, 4, and 5.
This requirement ensures that franchisees have adequate time to prepare for the end of their franchise agreement, whether by seeking a renewal, selling the business, or making other arrangements. The 180-day notice period allows franchisees to plan their next steps and mitigate potential financial or operational disruptions.
In addition to the non-renewal notice, Minnesota law also stipulates that Mr. Sandless must provide 90 days' notice of termination, with 60 days to cure the issue leading to termination, except in certain specified cases. These regulations aim to protect franchisees' rights and provide a fair process for both termination and non-renewal situations.