What constitutes misuse of the Marks or Copyrighted Works by an All Dogs Unleashed franchisee?

According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, Article 14.1 outlines the obligations of a franchisee upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement. Specifically, it states that the franchisee must immediately cease all use of the Marks, Copyrighted Works, and Confidential Information. This includes discontinuing the use of the All Dogs Unleashed name, logos, and any other intellectual property associated with the brand.

Furthermore, the franchisee is required to cancel any assumed name registrations containing the Marks. At the franchisor's request, the franchisee must assign all rights to telephone numbers, email addresses, URLs, domain names, Internet listings (including online reviews), and Internet accounts related to the Franchised Business to All Dogs Unleashed. This ensures that upon termination, the franchisee no longer represents or operates under the All Dogs Unleashed brand and that all associated online presence and contact information are transferred back to the franchisor.

These post-termination obligations are standard in franchising to protect the brand's integrity and prevent confusion in the marketplace. By requiring the franchisee to cease using the Marks and transfer associated assets, All Dogs Unleashed ensures that only authorized franchisees represent the brand and maintain its established standards. This protects both the franchisor and the remaining franchisees in the system.