On what basis does All Dogs Unleashed approve a franchisee's entry into the franchise agreement?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
premises contained in this Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 GRANT AND SERVICE AREA
1.1. Grant. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, Franchisor hereby grants you the right ("Franchise") to establish and continuously operate a Facility at the Approved Location identified (or to be identified) in Attachment B, to provide canine training, boarding, grooming, and other authorized services at the Facility and at third-party locations within the Service Area in accordance with our standards, and to use the System and Marks in connection with the advertising, promotion, and operation of the business licensed hereunder. You may not sublicense any rights granted by this Agreement, nor delegate any obligations imposed under this Agreement.
1.2. Service Area Protection.
- 1.2.1. During the term of this Agreement, Franchisor shall neither provide nor grant anyone but you the right to provide dog training, grooming, and boarding services in your Service Area, except as provided in this Section 1.2.
- 1.2.2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Franchisor and its Affiliates also may own, operate, and/or franchise, within and outside the Service Area, any business that provides similar or competitive services under a different trademark, whether or not the business uses any portion of the ALL DOGS UNLEASHED System.
- 1.2.3. Franchisor and its Affiliates expressly reserve for themselves all rights not granted to you under this Agreement. These include the right to manufacture, distribute, and market pet-related products throughout the world. This may include selling books, distributing or streaming videos, instructional materials, pet products, dog toys, foods and treats, leashes, collars, apparel and other retail items through alternative channels of distribution, including specialty stores and via online sales.
1.2.4. This Agreement grants you no right, among others, to: (a) sublicense the use of the System or Marks, (b) cobrand with another concept, or to (c) distribute products through wholesale channels, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, or other retailers and through online sales.
ARTICLE 2 TERM
- 2.1. Term. The term of this Agreement begins on the Effective Date and expires at midnight on the Expiration Date.
- 2.2. Successor Terms.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor grants a franchise to an applicant based on several factors. All Dogs Unleashed grants the right to establish and operate a facility at an approved location. This allows the franchisee to provide canine training, boarding, grooming, and other authorized services within a specified service area, using the All Dogs Unleashed system and marks for advertising and operation. The franchisee cannot sublicense any rights or delegate obligations under the agreement.
All Dogs Unleashed retains the right to approve the site for the facility. If the facility premises are leased, All Dogs Unleashed prescribes certain lease terms and can condition site approval on the inclusion of these terms. The franchisee must acknowledge they have conducted an independent investigation of the All Dogs Unleashed franchise opportunity and recognize the associated business risks.
The franchisee must also acknowledge that, apart from the representations in the franchise disclosure document, they have not relied on any representations from All Dogs Unleashed or its agents regarding potential gross sales, expenses, or profits. Furthermore, the franchisee must confirm they received a complete copy of the franchise disclosure document at least 14 calendar days before signing the agreement or paying any consideration to All Dogs Unleashed for franchise rights. The franchisee must also acknowledge that they have read and understand the terms of the agreement and had the opportunity to consult with an attorney or business advisor.