Where can I find the lease and Franchise Agreement signing deadline for All Dogs Unleashed?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
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”).
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.
If ADU Franchise limited liability company offers you a franchise, it must provide this disclosure document to you 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or make a payment with franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale. Applicable state laws in Michigan require us to provide you the disclosure document at least 10 business days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make a payment to, the franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale. New York requires us to provide the disclosure document at the earlier of the first personal meeting or 10 business days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make a payment to, the franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) does not explicitly state a deadline for signing the lease agreement. However, it does state that the franchisor, ADU Franchise Limited Liability Company, has the right to approve the site for the facility. If the facility premises will be occupied pursuant to a commercial lease, All Dogs Unleashed has prescribed certain lease terms and has the right to condition its approval of a proposed site on inclusion of the prescribed lease terms. The franchisee must obtain approval from All Dogs Unleashed to develop and operate one of their facilities at the premises identified in the attached lease. The landlord also agrees to furnish All Dogs Unleashed with copies of any and all letters and notices sent to the franchisee pertaining to the lease and the premises at the same time that such letters and notices are sent to the franchisee.
Regarding the Franchise Agreement, the FDD states that All Dogs Unleashed must provide the disclosure document to the prospective franchisee 14 calendar days before they sign a binding agreement or make a payment with the franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale. Some states, such as Michigan and New York, have different requirements. Michigan requires All Dogs Unleashed to provide the disclosure document at least 10 business days before signing a binding agreement or making a payment. New York requires the disclosure document to be provided at the earlier of the first personal meeting or 10 business days before signing a binding agreement or making a payment.
Given the absence of a specific lease signing deadline, it is important for a prospective All Dogs Unleashed franchisee to discuss the lease approval process and expected timelines with the franchisor directly. Understanding the required lease terms and approval conditions is crucial before committing to a specific location. Similarly, franchisees should be aware of the disclosure document review periods mandated by federal and state laws before signing the Franchise Agreement.