What is the duration of the non-compete restriction for All Dogs Unleashed franchisees after the agreement expires or terminates?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
It will apply for two years after I cease to be an Owner (or two years after termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, whichever occurs first) to any location that is, or is intended to be, located (i) in the Service Area, or within 25 miles of the perimeter of the Service Area; or (ii) within the service area, or within 25 miles of the perimeter of the service area, of any other ALL DOGS UNLEASHED business in existence or under development at the time I cease being an Owner (or termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, whichever occurs first).
This restriction will be tolled during any period of my noncompliance.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the non-compete restriction lasts for two years after a franchisee ceases to be an owner or two years after the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, whichever occurs first. This restriction applies to any location that is in the franchisee's service area or within 25 miles of the perimeter of their service area. It also applies to any location within the service area, or within 25 miles of the perimeter of the service area, of any other All Dogs Unleashed business in existence or under development at the time the franchisee ceases being an owner or the Franchise Agreement terminates or expires.
This means that after leaving the All Dogs Unleashed franchise system, a former franchisee cannot operate or be involved with a competing dog training, grooming, or boarding business within a defined geographic area for a period of two years. This restriction is designed to protect All Dogs Unleashed's market share and confidential business information.
It is important to note that the non-compete period is tolled during any period of noncompliance. This means that if a franchisee violates the non-compete agreement, the two-year restriction will be extended by the length of time they were in violation. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the implications of this non-compete agreement and how it might affect their future business opportunities before investing in an All Dogs Unleashed franchise.