What is the 'Facility' in the context of an All Dogs Unleashed franchise?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A. ADU FRANCHISE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY or its affiliates, and their successors or assigns ("Franchisor") franchises the operation of a dog-training business ("Facility") under the name ALL DOGS UNLEASHED and/or other trademarks, service marks, logos, and other indicia of origin prescribed by Franchisor (collectively, the "Marks").
B.
Franchisee has acquired the right and has undertaken the obligation to develop and operate a Facility pursuant to the terms and conditions of a certain franchise agreement between Franchisee and Franchisor ("Franchise Agreement").
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Under the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement, Franchisor has the right to approve the site for the Facility; and if the Facility premises will be occupied pursuant to a commercial lease, Franchisor has prescribed certain lease terms and has the right to condition its approval of a proposed site on inclusion of the prescribed lease terms.
- D.
Franchisee desires, and has requested Franchisor's approval, to develop and operate one ALL DOGS UNLEASHED Facility at the premises ("Premises") identified in the attached lease ("Lease").
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Landlord desires to lease to Franchisee the Premises for purposes of developing and operating one ALL DOGS UNLEASHED Facility.
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The parties desire to modify and amend the Lease in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein for purposes of obtaining Franchisor's approval.
(1) During the term of the Franchise Agreement, the Premises will be used only for the operation of the Facility.
(2) Landlord consents to Franchisee's use of such Marks and signs, interior and exterior décor, furnishings, fixtures, items, color schemes, plans, specifications, and related components of ALL DOGS UNLEASHED System (as defined in the Franchise Agreement and as Franchisor may prescribe for the Facility).
(3) Landlord agrees to furnish Franchisor with copies of any and all letters and notices sent to Franchisee pertaining to the Lease and the Premises at the same time that such letters and notices are sent to Franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, a 'Facility' refers to the physical location from which an All Dogs Unleashed franchisee operates their dog-training business. This includes providing canine training, boarding, grooming, and other authorized services. The franchisee is granted the right to establish and continuously operate this Facility at an approved location, and to use the All Dogs Unleashed system and marks for advertising, promotion, and operation of the business.
The franchisor retains significant control over the Facility, including the right to approve the site and prescribe lease terms if the premises are leased. The franchisee must adhere to the franchisor's specifications regarding the Facility's physical characteristics, operating procedures, and the products and services offered. The franchisor also has the right to inspect the Facility and monitor operations for quality assurance purposes.
The franchise agreement specifies that the premises will be used only for the operation of the All Dogs Unleashed Facility during the term of the agreement. The landlord, if applicable, consents to the franchisee's use of the All Dogs Unleashed marks, signs, décor, furnishings, and fixtures. This ensures that the Facility maintains a consistent brand identity and operational standard as defined by All Dogs Unleashed.
Prospective franchisees should understand that the Facility is a key component of the All Dogs Unleashed franchise system, and its operation is subject to the franchisor's oversight and control. The franchisee's rights are limited to operating the Facility in accordance with the franchisor's standards and within the scope of the franchise agreement.