For each All Dogs Unleashed facility, what agreement must the franchisee sign?
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").
- D. You have applied for the right to operate a business using the System and Marks ("Franchised Business") and Franchisor desires to grant you such rights, all pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must sign a franchise agreement with ADU Franchise Limited Liability Company to develop and operate an All Dogs Unleashed facility.
The franchise agreement grants the franchisee the right to operate a business using All Dogs Unleashed's system and marks. The agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which the franchisee can operate the facility. This includes the use of proprietary training methods, advertising and marketing specifications, and other standards designated by All Dogs Unleashed.
The franchise agreement also covers the use of trademarks, service marks, logos, slogans, trade dress, and other brand identifiers. The franchisee's rights and obligations are detailed within this agreement, making it a crucial document for understanding the scope and limitations of the franchise.