Does the All Dogs Unleashed franchisee gain any ownership interest in the Marks?

According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee does not gain any ownership interest in the All Dogs Unleashed Marks. The agreement specifies that the franchisee is granted a license to use the Marks, but this is distinct from ownership.

The personal guaranty agreement that owners must sign explicitly states that, except for the license granted to the franchisee, the owner has no individual right to use the Marks or Copyrighted Works, and has no ownership interest in them. This underscores that the rights to use the All Dogs Unleashed Marks are strictly defined by the franchise agreement and do not extend to ownership.

This is a typical arrangement in franchising. The franchisor retains ownership and control of its intellectual property, including trademarks, to ensure consistent brand standards across all franchise locations. Franchisees pay for the right to use these Marks as part of the franchise agreement, but do not acquire any equity in them.