Is an All Dogs Unleashed franchisee required to participate in the electronic funds transfer program?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You shall acquire and use only the computer systems and equipment that Franchisor prescribes for use by ALL DOGS UNLEASHED Franchised Businesses ("Computer System"), and adhere to Franchisor's requirements for use.
Requirements may include, among other things, connection to remote servers, off-site electronic repositories, and high-speed Internet connections.
As technology or software is developed in the future, Franchisor may, in its sole discretion, require you to add to your Computer System memory, ports, and other accessories or peripheral equipment or additional, new, or substitute software, and replace or upgrade your Computer System and software as Franchisor prescribes.
You shall acquire, install and maintain such anti-virus and anti-spyware software as Franchisor requires, and shall adopt and implement such Internet user policies as Franchisor may prescribe for purposes of avoiding, blocking, and eliminating viruses and other conditions that interfere with operation of the Computer System.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must acquire and use the computer systems and equipment that All Dogs Unleashed prescribes for use in its franchised businesses. These requirements may include connection to remote servers and high-speed internet connections.
As technology evolves, All Dogs Unleashed may require franchisees to upgrade their computer systems with additional memory, ports, software, or peripheral equipment. Franchisees must also install and maintain anti-virus and anti-spyware software as required by All Dogs Unleashed and implement internet user policies to protect the computer system.
While the FDD states that franchisees must use the prescribed computer system, it does not explicitly state that franchisees are required to participate in an electronic funds transfer program. A prospective franchisee should clarify with All Dogs Unleashed whether participation in an electronic funds transfer program is mandatory.