How will All Dogs Unleashed communicate its standards for non-approved suppliers to franchisees?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may purchase items or services for which we have not established approved designated suppliers from any source so long as they meet our Standards (which may include brand requirements). We will communicate our Standards to you in writing.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 16–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may purchase items or services from sources that are not the brand's approved or designated suppliers, provided these items or services meet All Dogs Unleashed's standards. These standards may include brand requirements.
The FDD specifies that All Dogs Unleashed will communicate these standards to franchisees in writing. This ensures that franchisees have a clear and documented understanding of the criteria they must meet when selecting alternative suppliers.
This written communication is important for franchisees as it provides a reference point for compliance and helps avoid potential disputes over whether a particular supplier or product meets the required standards. It also allows All Dogs Unleashed to maintain consistency and quality across its franchise locations, even when franchisees use different suppliers for certain items or services.