Where in the All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Agreement can I find more detailed information about my obligations?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
his disclosure document.**
| Obligation | Section(s) in Agreement | Disclosure Document Item | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. Site selection and | Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of the | Items 8 and 11 | |
| acquisition/lease | Franchise Agreement | ||
| b. Pre-opening | Sections 3.3, 6.5, 6.6, and 10.1 | Items 5, 7, 8, and 11 | |
| purchases/leases | of the Franchise Agreement | ||
| c. Site development and other pre-opening requirements | Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 5.1, and 5.2 of the Franchise Agreement | Items 7, 8, and 11 | |
| d. Initial and ongoing training | Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, and 5.6 of the Franchise Agreement | Items 6 and 11 | |
| e. Opening | Sections 3.5, 5.2, and 5.3 of the Franchise Agreement and Section 1.2 of the ADA | Item 11 | |
| f. Fees | Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.8, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 12.2, 12.3, and 12.4 of the Franchise Agreement and Section 2.1 of the ADA | Items 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11 | |
| g. Compliance with standards and policies/ Operating Manual | Article 8 of the Franchise Agreement | Items 8, 11, 14, and 16 | |
| h. Trademarks and | Article 7 of the Franchise | Items 11, 13, and 14 | |
| proprietary information | Agreement | ||
| i. Restrictions on products/services offered | Sections 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, and 6.9 of the Franchise Agreement | Items 8 and 16 | |
| j. Warranty and customer | Not applicable | Not applicable | |
| service requirements | |||
| k. Territorial development | Section 1.2 of the ADA | Item 12 | |
| and sales quotas | |||
| l. Ongoing product/service | Sections 6.4, 6.5, and 8.2 of the | Item 8 | |
| purchases | Franchise Agreement | ||
| m. Maintenance, appearance and remodeling requirements | Sections 6.3, 6.6, 6.8, and 8.2 of the Franchise Agreement | Items 7, 8, and 11 | |
| n. Insurance | Section 11.2 of the Franchise Agreement | Items 7 and 8 | |
| o. Advertising | Article 9 of the Franchise Agreement | Items 6 and 11 | |
| p. Indemnification | Section 11.3 of the Franchise Agreement and Section 9.4 of the ADA | Items 6 and 12 | |
| q. Owner’s participation/ | Sections 6.2 and 6.3 of the | Item 15 | |
| management/staffing | Franchise Agreement | ||
| r. Records and reports | Sections 10.4, 10.5, and 10.6 of | Item 6 |
| Obligation | Section(s) in Agreement | Disclosure Document Item |
|---|---|---|
| the Franchise Agreement | ||
| s. Inspections and audits | Sections 6.8 and 10.7 of the Franchise Agreement | Items 6 and 11 |
| t. Transfer | Article 12 of the Franchise Agreement and Section 6 of the ADA | Items 6 and 17 |
| u. Renewal | Section 2.2 of the Franchise Agreement | Item 17 |
| v. Post-termination obligations | Article 14 of the Franchise Agreement and Section 5.3 of the ADA | Items 6 and 17 |
| w. Non-competition covenants | Article 15 of the Franchise Agreement and Section 7.1 of the ADA | Item 17 |
| x. Dispute resolution | Article 19 of the Franchise Agreement and Section 8 of the ADA | Item 17 |
ITEM 10 FINANCING
Neither we nor any of our affiliates offer direct or indirect financing.
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 18–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 provides a comprehensive overview of a franchisee's obligations under the franchise agreement. This item includes a table that cross-references specific obligations with corresponding sections in the Franchise Agreement and relevant items in the Disclosure Document itself.
For instance, if a prospective All Dogs Unleashed franchisee wants to understand their obligations regarding site selection and acquisition/lease, the table indicates that details can be found in Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of the Franchise Agreement, as well as Items 8 and 11 of the Disclosure Document. Similarly, obligations related to fees are detailed in Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.8, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 12.2, 12.3, and 12.4 of the Franchise Agreement and Section 2.1 of the ADA, and Items 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11 of the Disclosure Document.
This structure allows a franchisee to quickly locate specific information related to their various responsibilities, ranging from pre-opening purchases and training to compliance with standards, advertising, and post-termination obligations. By referencing both the Franchise Agreement sections and the Disclosure Document items, All Dogs Unleashed ensures that franchisees have multiple avenues for understanding their duties and requirements. The table also helpfully points out when certain obligations are 'Not applicable,' such as warranty and customer service requirements, providing clarity on areas where franchisees do not have specific mandates.
It is important for any prospective All Dogs Unleashed franchisee to carefully review all referenced sections and items to fully understand the scope of their obligations. This cross-referencing system is designed to promote transparency and ensure that franchisees are well-informed about what is expected of them throughout the term of the franchise agreement.