If an Mrcool franchisee executes a Development Agreement, how is Section 7.10 of that agreement supplemented regarding 'Waiver of Jury Trial' in relation to the Minnesota Franchise Act?

According to Mrcool's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee in Minnesota signs a Development Agreement, Section 7.10 of that agreement, which addresses the 'Waiver of Jury Trial,' is supplemented. The supplement ensures that nothing in the agreement should be interpreted as a waiver of any rights granted to the franchisee under the Minnesota Franchise Act. This amendment is specifically designed to comply with the Minnesota Franchise Act.

This means that while the standard Mrcool Development Agreement might contain a clause suggesting a waiver of jury trial, this clause is explicitly overridden by the Minnesota amendment to protect the franchisee's rights under Minnesota law. The franchisee retains the right to a jury trial for claims arising under the Minnesota Franchise Act, regardless of what the standard agreement says.

For a prospective Mrcool franchisee in Minnesota, this is a beneficial provision. It ensures that they do not unknowingly give up their right to a jury trial for disputes related to the franchise agreement and the Minnesota Franchise Act. This protection is particularly important because franchise laws are designed to protect franchisees from potential overreach by franchisors, and this amendment reinforces that protection.