Is an All Dogs Unleashed franchisee obligated to operate the facility during the renewal term?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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A. Franchise Agreement
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. Length of the | Section 2.1 | 10 years. | |
| franchise term | |||
| b. | Renewal or extension of the term | Section 2.2 | If you are in good standing, you can renew your right and obligation to operate the Facility for two additional 5-year terms. |
| c. | Requirements for | Sections 2.2 | You can renew your right to operate the franchised |
| franchisee to renew or | facility for two additional 5-year terms so long as | ||
| extend | you meet the conditions for renewal. | ||
| Provide us notice of your intent to renew, be in | |||
| compliance with the franchise agreement, satisfy | |||
| any | |||
| outstanding | |||
| financial obligations to | |||
| us, | |||
| renovate and refurbish the Facility, demonstrate to | |||
| us that you have the right to remain in possession | |||
| of the Facility | |||
| premises, comply with our then | |||
| current qualifications and training requirements, | |||
| release us and require your owners to release us | |||
| from all prior claims, sign a successor franchise | |||
| agreement, and pay a renewal fee. | |||
| When you renew, you must sign our then-current | |||
| form of franchise agreement, which may have | |||
| materially different terms and conditions than the | |||
| form attached to this disclosure document. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 30–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have both the right and the obligation to operate the facility if they choose to renew their franchise agreement.
Specifically, if an All Dogs Unleashed franchisee is in good standing, they can renew their right and obligation to operate the Facility for two additional 5-year terms. This indicates that renewal is not just a right but also carries a responsibility to continue operating the franchise.
To renew, the franchisee must provide notice of their intent to renew, be in compliance with the franchise agreement, satisfy any outstanding financial obligations, renovate and refurbish the Facility, demonstrate the right to remain in possession of the premises, comply with current qualifications and training requirements, release All Dogs Unleashed from prior claims, sign a successor franchise agreement, and pay a renewal fee. This successor agreement may contain materially different terms and conditions than the original.