Minnesota Commerce Department offers relief to franchise registrants

State Issues Minnesota Covid-19 State Regulators

On March 30, pursuant to a Commissioner Order issued on the same day, the Minnesota Commerce Department issued Regulatory Guidance 20-10 to franchise registrants. The guidance extends the deadline for franchisors to file annual reports that were due by April 30, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 80C.08, subd. 1, to June 30. Franchisors are encouraged to submit annual reports through the department’s online e-File system.