When must an All Dogs Unleashed franchisee purchase new or upgraded software programs?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You shall: (a) acquire, install on your Computer System, and use any software programs, system documentation manuals, and other materials that Franchisor requires in connection with the operation of the Franchised Business; (b) input and maintain in your computer such data and information as Franchisor prescribes in the Manual, software programs, documentation, or otherwise; (c) purchase new or upgraded software programs, system documentation manuals, and other proprietary materials at thencurrent prices whenever Franchisor adopts such new or upgraded programs, manuals, and materials systemwide; and (d) make available to customers any software programs and other proprietary materials prescribed in the Manual.
You shall enter into all software license agreements, "terms of use" agreements, and software maintenance agreements, in the form and manner Franchisor prescribes, and pay all fees imposed there under.
Franchisor reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee for maintenance and periodic upgrades to any required software.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase new or upgraded software programs, system documentation manuals, and other proprietary materials whenever All Dogs Unleashed adopts such new or upgraded programs, manuals, and materials systemwide. These purchases will be at then-current prices.
This requirement ensures that all All Dogs Unleashed franchises operate on the same technological platform, maintaining consistency and brand standards across all locations. It also allows All Dogs Unleashed to implement improvements and updates to its systems efficiently.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that there will be ongoing costs associated with maintaining the computer system. All Dogs Unleashed also reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee for maintenance and periodic upgrades to any required software. It is important to budget for these expenses and to understand that these upgrades are mandatory when implemented systemwide.
Franchisees are also required to enter into all software license agreements, "terms of use" agreements, and software maintenance agreements, in the form and manner All Dogs Unleashed prescribes, and pay all fees imposed there under.