Does an All Dogs Unleashed developer have a right to renew the Development Agreement?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may renew the franchise granted by this Agreement for two consecutive five-year terms if, at the end of each leading term, each of the following conditions has been satisfied: (a) you have notified Franchisor of your intent to renew the franchise no less than 180 days and no more than 12 months prior to expiration of the then-current term; (b) you are not in default of any material provision of this Agreement and you have complied with the material terms and conditions of this Agreement throughout the term; (c) you have satisfied all monetary obligations owed to Franchisor, its Affiliates and third party suppliers; (d) you have maintained and renovated the Facility so that it complies with Franchisor's then-current requirements; (e) you have the right to remain in possession of the Facility premises, or you have secured an alternate site with Franchisor's prior approval; (f) you comply with the then-current qualifications and training requirements; (g) you sign Franchisor's then-current form of franchise agreement, the terms of which may be materially different than the terms of this Agreement (which will be modified to eliminate any initial franchise fee payment requirement, and to reflect that all renewal options will be governed by this Agreement), (h) each Owner executes a personal guaranty and undertaking in the form Franchisor prescribes; (i) you and each Owner sign a general and full release in favor of Franchisor and its Affiliates, and their respective, officers, directors, shareholders, members, managers, employees, and agents, of any claims arising out of or related to the franchise relationship including the offer and sale of ALL DOGS UNLEASHED franchise opportunity; and (j) you have paid the renewal fee in the amount stated in the Summary Page.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee has the option to renew their franchise agreement for two additional five-year terms. This is contingent upon meeting specific requirements at the end of each current term.
To renew their All Dogs Unleashed franchise, the franchisee must notify the franchisor of their intent to renew between 180 days and 12 months before the current term expires. They must also not be in default of any material provision of the agreement and must have complied with all material terms throughout the term. All financial obligations to All Dogs Unleashed, its affiliates, and third-party suppliers must be satisfied. The franchisee is also expected to maintain and renovate the facility to meet the franchisor's current standards, secure the right to remain in possession of the facility premises (or find an alternate site approved by the franchisor), and meet the then-current qualifications and training requirements.
Furthermore, the franchisee must sign All Dogs Unleashed's then-current form of franchise agreement, which may have materially different terms than the original agreement. The franchisee and each owner must also execute a personal guaranty and a general release in favor of the franchisor and its affiliates. Finally, the franchisee must pay the renewal fee as outlined in the Summary Page. If all these conditions are met, the franchisee can renew for an additional term, providing continued operation under the All Dogs Unleashed brand.