Can All Dogs Unleashed modify the payment method for royalty fees and other amounts owed?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article 4, Franchisor reserves the right to modify, at its option, the method by which you pay the Royalty Fee and other amounts owed under this Agreement upon receipt of written notice by Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, All Dogs Unleashed has the right to change the payment method for royalty fees and other amounts owed by the franchisee.
The FDD states that franchisees must participate in All Dogs Unleashed's electronic funds transfer program, which involves authorizing All Dogs Unleashed to use a pre-authorized bank draft system. Franchisees must comply with All Dogs Unleashed's procedures, provide the necessary authorization for debit entries, and ensure sufficient funds are available in their account for withdrawals on the due date. Failure to maintain sufficient funds is considered a material breach of the agreement.
However, All Dogs Unleashed retains the right to modify the payment method for royalty fees and other amounts owed under the agreement. This modification can be implemented with written notice to the franchisee. This clause provides All Dogs Unleashed with flexibility in managing payment processes and adapting to changing circumstances, while requiring franchisees to stay compliant with any updated payment procedures.
This means that while electronic fund transfer is the standard, All Dogs Unleashed can switch to another method if they choose, as long as they provide written notice. Franchisees need to be aware of this and be prepared to adapt to any changes in payment procedures that All Dogs Unleashed may implement during the term of the franchise agreement.