How are enforcement costs and attorneys' fees paid to All Dogs Unleashed?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee1 | Amount | Due Date | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enforcement Costs and Attorneys’ Fees | Actual fees incurred | Payable as incurred | Payable only if we incur a loss related to your operation of the Facility. | |
| Indemnification | Amount of loss suffered | Upon demand | You must reimburse us and pay our attorneys’ fees and related costs if we incur a loss relating to your operation of the Franchised Business. |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 12–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for covering enforcement costs and attorneys' fees under specific circumstances. These fees are not a fixed amount but rather are based on the actual costs incurred by All Dogs Unleashed.
The franchisee is only obligated to pay these fees if All Dogs Unleashed incurs a loss that is directly related to the franchisee's operation of the All Dogs Unleashed facility. If such a loss occurs, the franchisee is responsible for paying the enforcement costs and attorneys' fees as they are incurred by All Dogs Unleashed. This means that the franchisee will need to be prepared to cover these costs as they arise, rather than paying a set fee upfront.
In addition to enforcement costs and attorney's fees, the franchisee must also indemnify All Dogs Unleashed. This means the franchisee must reimburse All Dogs Unleashed and pay their attorneys’ fees and related costs if All Dogs Unleashed incurs a loss relating to the operation of the franchised business.
This arrangement is fairly standard in franchising, as it protects the franchisor from losses caused by franchisee misconduct or negligence. However, it also places a financial risk on the franchisee, who could be responsible for significant legal costs if a dispute arises.