Under Minnesota law, what aspects are Zoomin Groomin franchisees prohibited from waiving?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.21 and Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(J) prohibit the franchisor 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.
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, Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.21 and Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(J) explicitly prevent Zoomin Groomin from enforcing certain requirements on its franchisees. Specifically, Zoomin Groomin cannot mandate that litigation be conducted outside of Minnesota, ensuring franchisees can resolve disputes locally.
Additionally, Minnesota law protects a franchisee's right to a jury trial, prohibiting Zoomin Groomin from requiring franchisees to waive this right. This ensures franchisees have access to a trial by their peers in legal disputes.
Furthermore, Zoomin Groomin is barred from requiring franchisees to consent to liquidated damages, termination penalties, or judgment notes. This safeguards franchisees from potentially unfair or excessive financial burdens imposed by the franchisor. These regulations collectively aim to protect the rights and interests of franchisees operating within the state of Minnesota, ensuring a fair and balanced franchise relationship.