Does Minnesota consider it unfair for Zoomin Groomin to not protect the franchisee's right to use trademarks?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The franchisor will protect the franchisee's rights to use the trademarks, service marks, trade names, logotypes or other commercial symbols or indemnify the franchisee from any loss, costs or expenses arising out of any claim, suit or demand regarding the use of the name.
Minnesota considers it unfair to not protect the franchisee's right to use the trademarks.
Refer to Minnesota Statues, Section 80C.12, Subd. 1(g).
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 Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota considers it unfair for Zoomin Groomin not to protect a franchisee's right to use trademarks, service marks, trade names, logotypes, or other commercial symbols. The FDD references Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.12, Subd. 1(g) regarding this.