What is the effect of the All Dogs Unleashed agreement being entered into in the State of Texas?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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ADU FRANCHISE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
THIS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of the Effective Date reflected in the Summary Pages (the "Effective Date") by and between ADU FRANCHISE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, a Texas limited liability company, ("Franchisor"), and the franchisee identified in the Summary Pages (referred to in this Agreement as "you" or "Franchisee").
- A. Franchisor has acquired the license to use and to sublicense the use of a business format and system ("System") for a business that provides dog obedience and behavioral modification training, grooming, and boarding services under the trade name and service mark "ALL DOGS UNLEASHED."
- B. The distinguishing characteristics of the System include, without limitation, proprietary training methods, advertising and marketing specifications and requirements, and other Standards designated by Franchisor for developing, operating and managing an ALL DOGS UNLEASHED Facility, all of which may be changed, improved, and further developed by Franchisor from time to time.
- C. The System is identified by means of certain trademarks, service marks, logos, slogans, trade dress, and other indicia of origin, including, without limitation, the service mark "ALL DOGS UNLEASHED," and such other trademarks, service marks, logos, slogans, and trade dress that may hereafter be designated by Franchisor in writing for use in connection with the System (the "Marks").
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, the agreement is made between ADU Franchise Limited Liability Company, a Texas limited liability company, and the franchisee. All Dogs Unleashed grants the franchisee the right to operate a business using its system and marks, under the terms and conditions of the agreement.
All Dogs Unleashed was formed in Texas on July 6, 2021, for the purpose of granting franchises for dog training, daycare, boarding, and grooming services. As a limited liability company, the members are not liable for the debts, obligations, or other liabilities of the company unless they have signed a specific guarantee.
The franchise disclosure document summarizes provisions of the franchise agreement. The franchisor's address is 2401 Luna Road, Carrollton, TX 75006.