What health and safety standards must an All Dogs Unleashed franchisee adhere to?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tive within 60 days following your receipt of Franchisor's written notice to you, and you are responsible for all related costs and expenses.
ARTICLE 8 SYSTEM, MANUALS, AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
- 8.1. Manuals. Franchisor will provide you on loan one copy of the Manuals. You shall operate the Franchised Business in accordance with the standards, methods, policies, and procedures specified in the Manuals. The Manuals shall at all times remain the sole property of Franchisor and shall be kept in a secure place. You shall ensure that your copy of the Manuals are kept current at all times, and in the event of any dispute as to the contents of the Manuals, the terms of the master copy of the Manuals maintained by Franchisor shall be controlling. If your copy of the Manuals is lost or destroyed, or if you fail to return the Manuals upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, you must pay us a $500 replacement fee per Manual.
- 8.2. System Modification. You acknowledge that the System, Franchisor's confidential Manuals, and the products and services offered by the Franchised Business may be modified, (such as, but not limited to, the addition, deletion, and modification of operating procedures, products and services) from time to time by Franchisor. You agree to comply, at your expense, with all such modifications. Franchisor shall notify you of any such System changes and you shall implement any System changes upon receipt of notice thereof from Franchisor, and shall complete their implementation within such time as Franchisor may reasonably specify.
- 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.
- 8.4. Improvements. If you, your employees, or Owners develop any new concept, process or improvement relative to the operation or promotion of an ALL DOGS UNLEASHED business (an "Improvement"), you agree to promptly notify Franchisor and provide Franchisor with all necessary related information, without compensation. Any such Improvement shall become Franchisor's sole property and Franchisor shall be the sole owner of all related patents, patent applications, and other intellectual property rights. You and your Owners hereby assign to Franchisor any rights you or your Owners may have or acquire in the Improvements, including the right to modify the Improvement, and waive and/or release all rights of restraint and moral rights therein and thereto. You and your Owners agree to assist Franchisor in obtaining and enforcing the intellectual property rights to any such Improvement in any and all countries and further agree to execute and provide Franchisor with all necessary documentation for obtaining and enforcing such rights. You and your Owners hereby irrevocably designate and appoint Franchisor as agent and attorney-in-fact for you and for them to execute and file any such documentation and to do all other lawful acts to further the prosecution and issuance of patents or other intellectual property right related to any such Improvement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must operate their franchised business according to the standards, methods, policies, and procedures outlined in the manuals provided by the franchisor. These manuals remain the franchisor's property and must be kept secure and current. In case of loss, destruction, or failure to return the manuals upon termination of the agreement, a franchisee must pay a $500 replacement fee per manual.
The All Dogs Unleashed system, confidential manuals, and the products and services offered may be modified by the franchisor, and franchisees must comply with these modifications at their own expense. The franchisor will notify franchisees of any system changes, which must be implemented within a reasonable timeframe specified by the franchisor.
To maintain quality assurance, All Dogs Unleashed has the right to inspect the facility premises during regular business hours and monitor operations remotely using video surveillance. They may also contact current or former trainers and staff, as well as current and former customers, to assess satisfaction levels. Franchisees are also required to acquire and use only the computer systems and equipment prescribed by the franchisor and adhere to their requirements for use, including installing and maintaining required anti-virus and anti-spyware software and implementing prescribed internet user policies.