Can All Dogs Unleashed dismantle the intranet system at any time?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor may, at its option, establish and maintain an intranet or extranet system through which members of ALL DOGS UNLEASHED franchise network may communicate and through which Franchisor may disseminate updates to the Manuals and other Confidential Information.
Franchisor will have no obligation to establish or to maintain the intranet indefinitely, and may dismantle it at any time without liability to you.
Franchisor may establish policies and procedures for the intranet's use.
Franchisor expects to adopt and adhere to a reasonable privacy policy.
However, you acknowledge that, as administrator of the intranet, Franchisor can access and view any communication that anyone posts on the intranet.
You further acknowledge that the intranet facility and all communications that are posted to it will become Franchisor's property, free of any claims of privacy or privilege that you or any other individual may assert.
If you fail to pay when due any amount payable to Franchisor under this Agreement, or if you fail to comply with any policy or procedure governing the intranet, Franchisor may temporarily suspend your access to any chat room, bulletin board, listserv, or similar feature the intranet includes until such time as you fully cure the breach.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, All Dogs Unleashed has the right to dismantle the intranet system at any time without any resulting liability. All Dogs Unleashed may choose to establish and maintain an intranet or extranet system for communication within the franchise network and to share updates to manuals and confidential information. However, All Dogs Unleashed is under no obligation to maintain the intranet indefinitely.
This policy gives All Dogs Unleashed significant control over the communication channels within the franchise system. While an intranet can be a valuable tool for sharing information and fostering collaboration, franchisees should be aware that All Dogs Unleashed can discontinue the service at any time. This could potentially disrupt communication and access to important updates.
Furthermore, as the administrator of the intranet, All Dogs Unleashed can access and view any communication posted on it, and all communications become All Dogs Unleashed's property, without any claims of privacy. All Dogs Unleashed may suspend a franchisee's access to the intranet if the franchisee fails to pay amounts due or comply with intranet policies. This highlights the importance of adhering to All Dogs Unleashed's policies and financial obligations to maintain access to this communication platform.