Can a Zoomin Groomin franchisee consent to the franchisor obtaining injunctive relief in Minnesota?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The franchisee cannot consent to the franchisor obtaining injunctive relief.
The franchisor may seek injunctive relief.
See Minn.
Rules 2860.4400J.
- Also, a court will determine if a bond is required.
Source: Item 17 — g. of the Disclosure Document is modified to state that, in addition to the grounds for immediate termination specified in Item 17.h., the franchisor can terminate upon written notice and a 60 day opportunity to cure for a breach of the Franchise Agreement. (FDD pages 51–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Zoomin Groomin FDD, a franchisee in Minnesota cannot consent to the franchisor obtaining injunctive relief. However, the FDD states that the franchisor may seek injunctive relief. The determination of whether a bond is required is up to the court. This stipulation is in accordance with Minn. Rules 2860.4400J.
This addendum to the franchise agreement is specific to Minnesota, meaning that standard clauses within the franchise agreement that might suggest a franchisee's consent to injunctive relief are superseded by this rule. This protection ensures that Zoomin Groomin franchisees in Minnesota retain certain rights and are not compelled to agree to terms that could be detrimental to them.
Prospective Zoomin Groomin franchisees in Minnesota should carefully review this addendum with legal counsel to fully understand their rights and obligations under the franchise agreement, as well as the implications of the franchisor's ability to seek injunctive relief despite the franchisee's inability to consent to it.