Is the franchisee required to keep their copy of the All Dogs Unleashed Manuals current?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ays following your receipt of Franchisor's written notice to you, and you are responsible for all related costs and expenses.
ARTICLE 8 SYSTEM, MANUALS, AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
- 8.1. Manuals. Franchisor will provide you on loan one copy of the Manuals. You shall operate the Franchised Business in accordance with the standards, methods, policies, and procedures specified in the Manuals. The Manuals shall at all times remain the sole property of Franchisor and shall be kept in a secure place. You shall ensure that your copy of the Manuals are kept current at all times, and in the event of any dispute as to the contents of the Manuals, the terms of the master copy of the Manuals maintained by Franchisor shall be controlling. If your copy of the Manuals is lost or destroyed, or if you fail to return the Manuals upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, you must pay us a $500 replacement fee per Manual.
- 8.2. System Modification. You acknowledge that the System, Franchisor's confidential Manuals, and the products and services offered by the Franchised Business may be modified, (such as, but not limited to, the addition, deletion, and modification of operating procedures, products and services) from time to time by Franchisor. You agree to comply, at your expense, with all such modifications.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to maintain a current copy of the operations manual. All Dogs Unleashed will loan the franchisee one copy of the manuals, which remain the sole property of the franchisor and must be kept in a secure location.
The franchisee is responsible for ensuring their copy of the manuals is up-to-date at all times. In the event of any discrepancies, the master copy maintained by All Dogs Unleashed will be the controlling document. This requirement ensures that all franchisees operate their businesses according to the most current standards and procedures established by All Dogs Unleashed.
If the franchisee loses or damages their copy of the manuals, or fails to return them upon termination of the franchise agreement, they will be required to pay a replacement fee of $500 per manual. Furthermore, All Dogs Unleashed may modify the system, confidential manuals, and the products and services offered, and the franchisee must comply with these modifications at their own expense.