What was the date All Dogs Unleashed entered into the Consent Order?

According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, All Dogs Unleashed entered into a Consent Order in October 2022. This order was the result of an administrative proceeding filed by the State of Minnesota Department of Commerce. The proceeding followed All Dogs Unleashed's self-report that they had violated the Minnesota Franchise Act in April 2022. The violation occurred when All Dogs Unleashed offered and sold a franchise in Minnesota while their registration application was still pending.

Under the terms of the Consent Order, All Dogs Unleashed agreed to several conditions. First, they committed to refraining from any further violations of the Minnesota Franchise Agreement. Second, they were required to offer rescission to the franchisee involved in the initial violation. Finally, All Dogs Unleashed had to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 to the State of Minnesota.

This type of disclosure is standard in franchise disclosure documents, as it informs potential franchisees of any legal or regulatory issues the franchisor has faced. For a prospective All Dogs Unleashed franchisee, this information provides transparency into the company's past conduct and its interactions with regulatory bodies. While the violation appears to be inadvertent and has been resolved, it is advisable for a potential franchisee to inquire about the measures All Dogs Unleashed has taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.