Franchise Glossary
Cure Period
What is Cure Period in franchising?
The window of time your franchise agreement gives you to fix a problem after the franchisor notifies you that you have violated the agreement. Typical cure periods range from 10 to 60 days, depending on the severity of the violation. Some breaches, such as fraud or criminal activity, may be classified as incurable, allowing the franchisor to terminate immediately. Several states have franchise relationship laws that mandate minimum cure periods, potentially overriding shorter timeframes written into your contract.