When did the All Dogs Unleashed affiliate, ADU LLC, open its first facility?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We have never operated a business of the type described in this disclosure document and have never offered franchises in any other line of business. However, our affiliate, All Dogs Unleashed, LLC ("ADU LLC"), a Texas limited liability company, opened the first ALL DOGS UNLEASHED facility in December 2012, which is located in Carrollton, Texas. ADU LLC previously licensed the operation of a similar business from 2017 to 2021, and, as of December 1, 2021, had 11 licensees. However, these license agreements were assigned to us on December 1, 2021. ADU LLC shares our principal place of business. ADU LLC has never offered franchises in any other line of business.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 6–7)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, the first All Dogs Unleashed facility was opened in December 2012 by All Dogs Unleashed, LLC (ADU LLC), which is an affiliate of the franchisor. The facility is located in Carrollton, Texas.
Prior to franchising, ADU LLC also licensed a similar business operation from 2017 to 2021. As of December 1, 2021, ADU LLC had 11 licensees. These license agreements were then assigned to the franchisor, ADU Franchise limited liability company, on December 1, 2021. ADU LLC shares the same principal place of business as the franchisor.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the operational history and experience of the All Dogs Unleashed brand through its affiliate. The fact that ADU LLC operated a facility for several years before franchising, and also managed licensees, suggests a level of experience in the dog services industry. This prior experience could be seen as a positive factor for franchisees, as it indicates that the business model has been tested and refined before being offered as a franchise opportunity.