In Minnesota, what is the citation for the Minnesota Rule that prohibits Spray Net from requiring litigation to be conducted outside Minnesota?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.21 and Minnesota Rule Part 2860.4400J, prohibit us 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. In addition, nothing in the Franchise Disclosure Document or agreement(s) can abrogate or reduce any of your rights provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or your rights to any procedure, forum or remedies provided for by the laws of the jurisdiction.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota Rule 2860.4400(j) prohibits Spray Net from requiring that litigation be conducted outside of Minnesota. This rule protects Minnesota-based franchisees from having to travel to another state to resolve legal disputes with Spray Net. It also ensures that Minnesota law will apply.
In addition to the restriction on out-of-state litigation, Minnesota Statute 80C.21 also addresses this issue. These protections ensure that franchisees are not disadvantaged by having to litigate in a distant or unfamiliar jurisdiction. This can save franchisees significant costs related to travel, legal representation, and other associated expenses.
Furthermore, the Minnesota addendum specifies that nothing in the Franchise Disclosure Document or agreements can reduce any of the franchisee's rights provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, or their rights to any procedure, forum, or remedies provided by the laws of the jurisdiction. This reinforces the franchisee's legal standing and protects their access to fair legal processes within Minnesota.