Does the All Dogs Unleashed franchisor need to approve the General Manager?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may designate, with Franchisor's prior written consent, a General Manager to supervise Facility operations.
The General Manager shall devote his or her full-time efforts to Facility operations, and shall not engage in any other business or activity, directly or indirectly, that requires substantial management responsibility or time commitment.
The Operating Principal shall remain ultimately responsible for the General Manager's performance.
The General Manager must attend and successfully complete Franchisor's initial training program and all additional training that Franchisor requires, to Franchisor's satisfaction.
Franchisor shall have approved the General Manager as meeting its then-current qualifications for such position.
Any proposed replacement General Manager must successfully complete the initial training program and such other training required by Franchisor, and be approved by Franchisor, before assuming his or her position as General Manager.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee chooses to designate a General Manager to supervise the facility operations, the franchisor's prior written consent is required. The General Manager must devote their full-time efforts to the facility and cannot engage in other business activities that demand significant management or time. The Operating Principal, however, remains ultimately responsible for the General Manager's performance.
Furthermore, the General Manager must attend and successfully complete All Dogs Unleashed's initial training program and any additional training that the franchisor requires, to the franchisor's satisfaction. The franchisor must approve the General Manager as meeting the current qualifications for the position. Any proposed replacement General Manager must also complete the initial training program and any other required training and be approved by All Dogs Unleashed before assuming the role.
This requirement ensures that all General Managers within the All Dogs Unleashed franchise system meet the franchisor's standards for operation and training. This approval process helps maintain consistency and quality across all franchise locations. For a prospective franchisee, this means they cannot simply hire anyone as a General Manager; the candidate must be vetted and approved by the franchisor, which may add time to the hiring process.