Does All Dogs Unleashed loan a copy of the Manuals to the franchisee?

According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as part of the pre-opening obligations, All Dogs Unleashed will loan one copy of their manuals to the franchisee. The table of contents of the manuals, reflecting the total number of pages and pages devoted to each subject, is attached to the disclosure document as Exhibit A. The total number of pages in the manual is 182 pages.

This is a common practice in franchising, as the operations manual contains the proprietary knowledge and systems that franchisees need to operate the business according to the franchisor's standards. The franchisee is responsible for maintaining and using the manual properly to ensure consistency and quality in their All Dogs Unleashed location.

It is important to note that this is a loan, not a permanent transfer of ownership. The franchisee is expected to return the manual if the franchise agreement is terminated or expires. Additionally, All Dogs Unleashed may update the manuals periodically, and the franchisee may be required to purchase new or updated versions.