What happens if an All Dogs Unleashed franchisee purchases items from unapproved sources?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
6.5. Purchases from Designated Sources.
- 6.5.1. You shall purchase only from approved or designated all products and services necessary to construct and operate the Franchised Business, including, but not limited to, (a) fixtures, furniture, equipment, signs, items of decor, audio/visual system, (b) proprietary and non-proprietary products, (c) uniforms, shirts, and all merchandise and items intended for retail sale (whether or not bearing our Marks), (d) advertising, point-of-purchase materials, and other printed promotional materials, (e) gift certificates and stored value cards, (f) stationery, business cards, contracts, and forms, (g) bags, packaging, and supplies bearing our Marks, (h) insurance coverage, (i) architectural services, and (j) accounting and bookkeeping services. You may purchase items and services for which Franchisor has not identified Approved Suppliers from any supplier, so long as the items and services meet Franchisor's specifications. These specifications may include brand requirements. Franchisor may from time to time modify the list of Approved Suppliers and brand requirements, and you shall comply with all modified supplier requirements and restrictions.
- 6.5.2. If you propose to purchase from an unapproved source and items or service for which Franchisor has identified Approved Supplier(s), you shall submit to Franchisor a written request for approval, or shall request the supplier to submit a written request on its own behalf. Franchisor has the right to require, as a condition of its approval, that its representatives be permitted to inspect the supplier's facilities, and that such information, specifications, and samples as Franchisor reasonably requires be delivered to Franchisor and/or to an independent, certified laboratory designated by Franchisor for testing prior to granting approval. Franchisor has the right to charge a fee for such testing, in an amount designated
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase all products and services necessary to construct and operate their franchised business from approved or designated sources. These products and services include fixtures, furniture, equipment, signs, decor, audio/visual systems, proprietary and non-proprietary products, uniforms, merchandise, advertising materials, gift certificates, stationery, business cards, contracts, forms, bags, packaging, insurance coverage, architectural services, and accounting/bookkeeping services. However, franchisees can purchase items and services for which All Dogs Unleashed has not identified approved suppliers from any supplier, provided the items and services meet All Dogs Unleashed's specifications, which may include brand requirements. The list of approved suppliers and brand requirements may change, and franchisees must comply with these changes.
If an All Dogs Unleashed franchisee wants to purchase items or services from an unapproved source for which All Dogs Unleashed has identified approved suppliers, the franchisee must submit a written request for approval to All Dogs Unleashed. Alternatively, the supplier can submit the request on their own behalf. As a condition of approval, All Dogs Unleashed can require its representatives to inspect the supplier's facilities.
All Dogs Unleashed also has the right to demand that the supplier provide information, specifications, and samples for testing to All Dogs Unleashed or an independent, certified laboratory before granting approval. All Dogs Unleashed can charge a fee for this testing. This process ensures that all products and services used in the All Dogs Unleashed franchise meet the franchisor's standards, even if sourced from a new supplier. This protects the brand's consistency and quality across all locations.