In Minnesota, what is the required cure period that Spray Net must provide a franchisee before termination?

According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota law affects the conditions under which the franchise agreement can be terminated. Specifically, Minnesota State Section 80C.14 Subd. 3-5 requires that Spray Net provide a franchisee with 90 days' notice of termination, with 60 days to cure the issue, except in certain specified cases. Additionally, the law mandates 180 days' notice for non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement.

This means that if Spray Net decides to terminate a franchise agreement in Minnesota (outside of the unspecified exceptions), the franchisee must receive written notice 90 days in advance. Within that 90-day period, the franchisee has 60 days to correct the issues that led to the termination notice. If the franchisee successfully addresses these issues within the 60-day cure period, Spray Net may be obligated to withdraw the termination notice.

For a prospective Spray Net franchisee in Minnesota, this addendum provides a degree of protection against abrupt or unfair termination. It ensures they have time to address any shortcomings and potentially save their franchise. However, it is important to understand what constitutes a 'specified case' where these protections do not apply, as the FDD does not elaborate on those exceptions. A potential franchisee should seek clarification from Spray Net regarding these exceptions to fully understand their rights under Minnesota law.