What is the initial term length for an All Dogs Unleashed franchise agreement?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 2.1.
Term.
The term of this Agreement begins on the Effective Date and expires at midnight on the Expiration Date.
- 2.2.
Successor Terms.
You may renew the franchise granted by this Agreement for two consecutive five-year terms if, at the end of each leading term, each of the following conditions has been satisfied: (a) you have notified Franchisor of your intent to renew the franchise no less than 180 days and no more than 12 months prior to expiration of the then-current term; (b) you are not in default of any material provision of this Agreement and you have complied with the material terms and conditions of this Agreement throughout the term; (c) you have satisfied all monetary obligations owed to Franchisor, its Affiliates and third party suppliers; (d) you have maintained and renovated the Facility so that it complies with Franchisor's then-current requirements; (e) you have the right to remain in possession of the Facility premises, or you have secured an alternate site with Franchisor's prior approval; (f) you comply with the then-current qualifications and training requirements; (g) you sign Franchisor's then-current form of franchise agreement, the terms of which may be materially different than the terms of this Agreement (which will be modified to eliminate any initial franchise fee payment requirement, and to reflect that all renewal options will be governed by this Agreement), (h) each Owner executes a personal guaranty and undertaking in the form Franchisor prescribes; (i) you and each Owner sign a general and full release in favor of Franchisor and its Affiliates, and their respective, officers, directors, shareholders, members, managers, employees, and agents, of any claims arising out of or related to the franchise relationship including the offer and sale of ALL DOGS UNLEASHED franchise opportunity; and (j) you have paid the renewal fee in the amount stated in the Summary Page.
- 2.3.
Operation after Expiration of Term.
If this Agreement expires and you continue to operate the Franchised Business after expiration, Franchisor may, at its option declare you to be holding over.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial term of the franchise agreement begins on the effective date and expires at midnight on the expiration date. The agreement allows for the possibility of renewal for two additional five-year terms, provided certain conditions are met.
To renew the All Dogs Unleashed franchise, the franchisee must notify the franchisor of their intent to renew no less than 180 days and no more than 12 months before the current term expires. They must also be in full compliance with the agreement's terms, including meeting all financial obligations and maintaining the facility to the franchisor's current standards.
Additional renewal conditions include securing the right to remain in possession of the facility premises, meeting current training requirements, and signing the franchisor's then-current franchise agreement. This new agreement may have materially different terms, although the initial franchise fee payment will be waived. Furthermore, the franchisee and each owner must execute a personal guaranty and a general release of claims in favor of All Dogs Unleashed. Finally, the franchisee must pay the renewal fee as specified in the Summary Page.
If the All Dogs Unleashed franchise agreement expires and the franchisee continues to operate the business, the franchisor has the option to declare the franchisee to be holding over, which could have legal and financial implications that a prospective franchisee should fully understand.