What happens if any Franchise Agreement between All Dogs Unleashed and the developer is terminated?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
9.6 Survival of Covenants. The covenants in this Agreement that, by their terms, require performance by the parties after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, will be enforceable notwithstanding the expiration or other termination of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever.
8.3. Confidentiality.
You shall maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information.
You shall use Confidential Information only in connection with the operation of the Franchised Business, and shall divulge Confidential Information only to your employees and only on a need to know basis.
This obligation shall survive termination or expiration (without renewal) of this Agreement.
8.5. Ownership of Customer Information. You acknowledge and agree that all Customer Information belongs exclusively to Franchisor. You may use the Customer Information for the benefit of the Franchised Business and for no other purpose. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you must return to Franchisor all materials containing or reflecting Customer Information. You may keep a copy of the materials solely for purposes of complying with applicable legal and tax requirements.
- (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.
It will apply for two years after I cease to be an Owner (or two years after termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, whichever occurs first) to any location that is, or is intended to be, located (i) in the Service Area, or within 25 miles of the perimeter of the Service Area; or (ii) within the service area, or within 25 miles of the perimeter of the service area, of any other ALL DOGS UNLEASHED business in existence or under development at the time I cease being an Owner (or termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, whichever occurs first).
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 can enforce covenants that require performance even after the termination or expiration of the agreement. This means certain obligations a franchisee has, such as maintaining confidentiality or non-compete clauses, will continue to apply even after the franchise agreement ends.
Specifically, after the agreement ends, the franchisee must return all materials containing customer information to All Dogs Unleashed but can keep a copy to comply with legal and tax requirements. The franchisee is also obligated to maintain the confidentiality of all confidential information, using it only in connection with the operation of the franchised business, and divulging it only to employees on a need-to-know basis.
Furthermore, for a period of two years after the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee is restricted from engaging in any business that provides dog training, grooming, or boarding services, within a specified area. This area includes the Service Area or within 25 miles of its perimeter, or within the service area of any other All Dogs Unleashed business in existence or under development at the time of termination or expiration.
These post-termination obligations are typical in franchising to protect the brand's confidential information, customer relationships, and market presence. Prospective All Dogs Unleashed franchisees should carefully review these clauses to understand the full scope of their responsibilities and restrictions, even after the franchise relationship concludes.