What does All Dogs Unleashed Franchisor's approval of a lease mean?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ndicia of origin prescribed by Franchisor (collectively, the "Marks").
- B. Franchisee has acquired the right and has undertaken the obligation to develop and operate a Facility pursuant to the terms and conditions of a certain franchise agreement between Franchisee and Franchisor ("Franchise Agreement").
- C. Under the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement, Franchisor has the right to approve the site for the Facility; and if the Facility premises will be occupied pursuant to a commercial lease, Franchisor has prescribed certain lease terms and has the right to condition its approval of a proposed site on inclusion of the prescribed lease terms.
- D. Franchisee desires, and has requested Franchisor's approval, to develop and operate one ALL DOGS UNLEASHED Facility at the premises ("Premises") identified in the attached lease ("Lease").
- E. Landlord desires to lease to Franchisee the Premises for purposes of developing and operating one ALL DOGS UNLEASHED Facility.
- F. The parties desire to modify and amend the Lease in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein for purposes of obtaining Franchisor's approval.
- (1) During the term of the Franchise Agreement, the Premises will be used only for the operation of the Facility.
- (2) Landlord consents to Franchisee's use of such Marks and signs, interior and exterior décor, furnishings, fixtures, items, color schemes, plans, specifications, and related components of ALL DOGS UNLEASHED System (as defined in the Franchise Agreement and as Franchisor may prescribe for the Facility).
- (3) Landlord agrees to furnish Franchisor with copies of any and all letters and notices sent to Franchisee pertaining to the Lease and the Premises at the same time that such letters and notices are sent to Franchisee.
- (4) Franchisor will have the right to enter onto the Premises at any time, to make any modification or alteration necessary to protect ALL DOGS UNLEASHED System and Marks or to cure any default under the Franchise Agreement or under the Lease, without being guilty of trespass or any other crime or tort, and the Landlord will not be responsible for any expense or damages arising from Franchisor's action in connection therewith.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor has the right to approve the site for the franchisee's facility. If the facility will be located on premises occupied under a commercial lease, All Dogs Unleashed has prescribed certain lease terms and has the right to condition its approval of a proposed site on the inclusion of these prescribed lease terms. This means that a franchisee cannot simply choose any location and sign a lease without the franchisor's consent. The franchisor has specific requirements for the lease terms to protect its interests.
All Dogs Unleashed's approval also means that the landlord consents to the franchisee's use of All Dogs Unleashed's marks, signs, interior and exterior decor, furnishings, fixtures, items, color schemes, plans, specifications, and related components of the All Dogs Unleashed system. The landlord also agrees to furnish All Dogs Unleashed with copies of any and all letters and notices sent to the franchisee pertaining to the lease and the premises at the same time that such letters and notices are sent to the franchisee. This ensures that All Dogs Unleashed is kept informed of any issues related to the lease or premises.
Furthermore, All Dogs Unleashed has the right to enter the premises at any time to make any modification or alteration necessary to protect the All Dogs Unleashed system and marks or to cure any default under the Franchise Agreement or under the Lease, without being guilty of trespass or any other crime or tort. In the event of the franchisee's default under the terms of the lease, the landlord must promptly deliver notice of such default to All Dogs Unleashed and offer All Dogs Unleashed the opportunity to cure the default and to assume the lease in All Dogs Unleashed's name. This provides All Dogs Unleashed with significant control over the leased premises and the ability to protect its brand and system.
Finally, the franchisee will be permitted to assign the lease to All Dogs Unleashed or its affiliates upon the expiration (without renewal) or earlier termination of the Franchise Agreement, and the landlord consents to such assignment. The landlord agrees not to impose any assignment fee or similar charge or accelerate rent under the lease in connection with such assignment, or require All Dogs Unleashed to pay any past due rent or other financial obligation of the franchisee to the landlord. This allows All Dogs Unleashed to seamlessly take over the lease if the franchise agreement is terminated.