What is the geographic scope of the non-compete agreement for All Dogs Unleashed during the term of the agreement?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (c) Own, maintain, advise, operate, engage in, be employed by, make loans to, invest in, provide any assistance to, or have any interest in (as owner or otherwise) or relationship or association with, any business that provides dog training, grooming, or boarding services other than a ALL DOGS UNLEASHED franchised business operated pursuant to a then-currently effective franchise agreement.
This restriction shall apply, while I am an Owner, to any location within the United States, its territories or commonwealths, or any other country, province, state or geographic area in which Franchisor or its Affiliates have used, sought registration of or registered the Marks or similar marks or operate or license others to operate a business under the Marks or similar marks.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, while an owner, the non-compete agreement applies to any location within the United States, its territories, or commonwealths. It also extends to any other country, province, state, or geographic area where All Dogs Unleashed or its affiliates have used, sought registration of, or registered their marks or similar marks. This also includes areas where they operate or license others to operate a business under the Marks or similar marks.
This means that during the term of the franchise agreement, an All Dogs Unleashed franchisee is restricted from engaging in competitive business activities across a broad geographic area, including the U.S. and any international locations where All Dogs Unleashed has established or is seeking to establish its brand presence. The definition of "Competitive Business" includes providing dog training, grooming, daycare, or boarding services, or any business offering products and services offered or authorized for sale by All Dogs Unleashed franchisees.
This restriction aims to protect All Dogs Unleashed's market and brand identity by preventing franchisees from operating competing businesses that could draw customers away from the All Dogs Unleashed system. The non-compete extends to activities such as owning, operating, or being employed by a competing business. However, this restriction does not apply to the franchisee's operation of another All Dogs Unleashed facility under a separate agreement with the franchisor.