Are All Dogs Unleashed officers allowed to own interests in suppliers?

According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are some restrictions regarding the ownership interests of All Dogs Unleashed officers in supplier companies. Specifically, none of the officers own an interest in any privately-held supplier or a material interest in any publicly-held supplier. However, officers may own non-material interests in publicly-held companies that may be suppliers to the All Dogs Unleashed franchise system.

This policy has implications for prospective franchisees. It assures them that All Dogs Unleashed's leadership does not have significant financial stakes in the suppliers they mandate franchisees to use. This reduces the potential conflict of interest where officers might prioritize their own financial gains over the best interests of the franchisees when selecting suppliers.

However, the allowance for officers to hold non-material interests in publicly-held supplier companies introduces a degree of ambiguity. While these interests are deemed "non-material," the FDD does not define what constitutes a "non-material interest." A prospective franchisee might want to seek clarification from All Dogs Unleashed on the specific thresholds or criteria used to determine materiality to fully understand the scope of this allowance and its potential impact.