What kind of software license agreements is an All Dogs Unleashed franchisee required to enter into?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You shall acquire and use only the computer systems and equipment that Franchisor prescribes for use by ALL DOGS UNLEASHED Franchised Businesses ("Computer System"), and adhere to Franchisor's requirements for use.
Requirements may include, among other things, connection to remote servers, off-site electronic repositories, and high-speed Internet connections.
As technology or software is developed in the future, Franchisor may, in its sole discretion, require you to add to your Computer System memory, ports, and other accessories or peripheral equipment or additional, new, or substitute software, and replace or upgrade your Computer System and software as Franchisor prescribes.
You shall acquire, install and maintain such anti-virus and anti-spyware software as Franchisor requires, and shall adopt and implement such Internet user policies as Franchisor may prescribe for purposes of avoiding, blocking, and eliminating viruses and other conditions that interfere with operation of the Computer System.
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 use the computer systems and equipment that All Dogs Unleashed prescribes. This includes adhering to All Dogs Unleashed's requirements for computer system use. These requirements could include connecting to remote servers, off-site electronic repositories, and high-speed internet connections.
As technology evolves, All Dogs Unleashed has the discretion to require franchisees to update their computer systems with additional memory, ports, accessories, or new software. Franchisees may also be required to replace or upgrade their computer systems and software as prescribed by All Dogs Unleashed.
To protect the computer system, franchisees must acquire, install, and maintain anti-virus and anti-spyware software as required by All Dogs Unleashed. They must also implement internet user policies that All Dogs Unleashed prescribes to prevent viruses and other issues that could interfere with the computer system's operation. While the FDD states that franchisees must use specific software, it does not specify whether franchisees are required to enter into any software license agreements.