Who is the 'Assignee' in the Telephone Number Assignment Agreement for All Dogs Unleashed?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| THIS TELEPHONE NUMBER ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT is made as of this day of , 20 ("Assignment") by and between (hereinafter the "Assignor") and ADU Franchise limited liability company (hereinafter the "Assignee"). |
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| WITNESSETH: |
| WHEREAS, Assignee has acquired the license to use and to sublicense the use of a business format and |
| dog training business ("System") under the trade name and service mark ALL |
| system for the operation of a |
| DOGS UNLEASHED |
| (the "Franchised Business"); |
| WHEREAS, Assignor has been granted a license to operate a Franchised Business |
| pursuant to a Franchise |
| Agreement dated |
| , 20 |
| , |
| in |
| accordance |
| with |
| the |
| System |
| ("Franchise |
| Agreement"); |
| WHEREAS, in order to operate its Franchised Business, the Assignor shall be acquiring one or more |
| telephone numbers, telephone listings and telephone directory advertisements; and |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, the Assignee in the Telephone Number Assignment Agreement is ADU Franchise limited liability company. This agreement is relevant because, as part of operating the franchise, the franchisee (Assignor) will acquire telephone numbers, listings, and advertisements. This agreement ensures that All Dogs Unleashed retains control and rights over these assets.
This assignment likely occurs to ensure brand consistency and customer service standards are maintained. By having the franchisee assign the telephone numbers to ADU Franchise limited liability company, All Dogs Unleashed can manage the customer experience and ensure that even if a franchise location changes hands or closes, the phone numbers and associated customer contacts remain within the All Dogs Unleashed system.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that upon termination or transfer of the franchise, they will not retain the phone numbers they used to operate their All Dogs Unleashed location. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as it protects the brand's identity and customer relationships. Franchisees should be aware of this provision and factor it into their business planning, particularly if they intend to sell the franchise or exit the business.