Are the fees payable to All Dogs Unleashed uniformly imposed?

According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the fees payable to All Dogs Unleashed are uniformly imposed. This means that the fees listed in Item 6 of the FDD, such as the Royalty Fee of 7% of Gross Sales, Brand Development Fund (currently $0, but may be increased up to 2% of Gross Sales), Local Marketing Expenditure of $5,000, and Technology Fee (currently $250 per month, which may increase by 10% per year), are applied consistently to all franchisees.

The FDD also specifies other fees that All Dogs Unleashed may charge under certain circumstances. These include fees like Enforcement Costs and Attorneys' Fees, Indemnification, Insurance, Liquidated Damages, Relocation Fee and Expenses ($3,000 plus out-of pocket expenses), Manuals Replacement Fee ($500 per replacement), Interest on Late Payment, Audit costs, Late Report Fee ($100 per report), Charge for "Insufficient Funds" ($100 per occurrence), Securities Offering costs, Ongoing On-Site Training ($250.00 per day per individual), Additional Training and Seminars ($250.00), Supplier Approval Fee (not to exceed $2,500), Renewal Fee (25% of the then current initial franchise fee), and Transfer Fee ($15,000 per occurrence or $2,500 administration fee). These fees are also uniformly imposed, meaning All Dogs Unleashed applies them consistently across its franchise system when the specified conditions are met.

This uniform application of fees is a standard practice in franchising, ensuring fairness and transparency among franchisees. However, the 'Remarks' column in the tables detailing these fees indicates that many are only payable under specific circumstances, such as failure to maintain insurance, late report submissions, or requests for additional training. Prospective franchisees should carefully review these conditions to understand when they might be subject to these additional costs. Understanding these fees and the conditions under which they are applied is crucial for budgeting and financial planning as an All Dogs Unleashed franchisee.