Does the All Dogs Unleashed franchisor need to approve the Assistant Manager?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor shall have approved the Operating Principal as meeting its then-current qualifications for such position.
- 6.2.2.
You may designate, with Franchisor's prior
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor's approval is required for the Operating Principal. Specifically, section 6.2.2 states that the franchisee may designate an Operating Principal, but only with the franchisor's prior written approval. The franchisor must determine that the Operating Principal meets the then-current qualifications for the position.
However, the document does not explicitly state whether the franchisor's approval is needed for an Assistant Manager. The FDD excerpt focuses on the Operating Principal's qualifications and the franchisor's right to approve this specific role.
A prospective All Dogs Unleashed franchisee should directly ask the franchisor whether the appointment of an Assistant Manager requires franchisor approval. This clarification is essential to ensure compliance with the franchise agreement and to understand the level of control the franchisor exerts over staffing decisions beyond the Operating Principal.