In Minnesota, is it considered unfair for Zoomin Groomin to not protect the franchisee's right to use the 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 Statutes 80C.12, Subd. 1(g).
Source: Item 9 — 01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (FDD pages 68–156)
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 its trademarks. Specifically, the FDD states that Zoomin Groomin will protect the franchisee's rights to use trademarks, service marks, trade names, logotypes, or other commercial symbols. Furthermore, Zoomin Groomin will indemnify the franchisee from any losses, costs, or expenses arising from any claim, suit, or demand regarding the use of the name. This protection is mandated under Minnesota Statutes 80C.12, Subd. 1(g).