What is the franchisee's obligation upon receiving notice of System changes from All Dogs Unleashed?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Franchisor shall notify you of any such System changes and you shall implement any System changes upon receipt of notice thereof from Franchisor, and shall complete their implementation within such time as Franchisor may reasonably specify.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are obligated to comply with any modifications to the All Dogs Unleashed system at their own expense. These modifications can include additions, deletions, or changes to operating procedures, products, and services. All Dogs Unleashed will notify franchisees of these system changes.
Upon receiving notice from All Dogs Unleashed, franchisees must implement the changes within the timeframe that All Dogs Unleashed reasonably specifies. This means franchisees need to be prepared to adapt their business operations, potentially incurring costs to comply with new standards or offerings.
This requirement ensures that all All Dogs Unleashed franchises maintain a consistent brand and service quality, but it also places the financial burden of implementing these changes on the franchisee. Prospective franchisees should consider the potential costs associated with system modifications when evaluating the All Dogs Unleashed franchise opportunity.