What is the Opening Deadline for developing and opening an All Dogs Unleashed Facility?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
1.2 Minimum Development Obligations.
- 1.2.1 You must comply with the terms of this Agreement and with the following "Minimum Development Obligations": (i) secure a site and enter into a Franchise Agreement and a lease agreement for each Facility you must develop under this Agreement on or before the lease and Franchise Agreement signing deadline stated in Attachment A (the "Signing Deadlines"), (ii) develop and open each Facility you must develop under this Agreement on or before the opening deadline stated in Attachment A (the "Opening Deadlines"), and (iii) have open and in operation within the Development Area, not less than the cumulative number of Facilities identified in Attachment A; (collectively, "the Minimum Development Obligations"). YOU AGREE THAT TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT ARE SUBJECT TO TERMINATION IF YOU DO NOT STRICTLY COMPLY WITH THE MINIMUM DEVELOPMENT OBLIGATIONS.
- 1.2.2 For each Facility you must develop under this Agreement, you must enter into our then-current form of Franchise Agreement on or before the Signing Deadline. In consideration of your pre-payment of the Initial Franchise Fees upon execution of this Agreement, you shall not be required to pay any initial franchise fees under any of the Franchise Agreements you execute pursuant to this Agreement. You may form newly established, separate affiliate entities that share the identical ownership structure as you or are directly owned by you, to enter into the lease agreements and Franchise Agreements for each Facility you must open under this Agreement (each a "Developer Affiliate"). You, each of your owners, and each owner of each Developer Affiliate, as applicable, must enter into a personal guaranty agreement in the form attached to the applicable Franchise Agreement, which form may be materially different from the form attached to the FDD you received before entering into this Agreement. You also agree that the estimated initial investment figures presented in the FDD you received before entering into this Agreement are estimates only and are subject to modification, including increases related to modifications to specifications and requirements to develop Facilities. You must identify one individual who is designated in Attachment A, who has the authority to, and does in fact, actively direct your business affairs related to your obligations under this Agreement and has the authority to sign on your behalf all contracts and commercial documents (your "Responsible Owner"). Your Responsible Owner must exert
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees who sign an Area Development Agreement must meet specific development obligations, including deadlines for securing a site, signing franchise and lease agreements, and opening each facility. The opening deadline is stated in Attachment A of the agreement. All Dogs Unleashed emphasizes that time is of the essence, and failure to comply with these minimum development obligations can lead to the termination of the agreement.
For a prospective All Dogs Unleashed franchisee, this means that adhering to the opening deadlines is critical. Attachment A, which is not included in the provided excerpts, will specify the exact dates by which each facility must be operational. The franchisee must factor in the time required for site selection, construction or build-out, training, and other pre-opening activities to ensure they can meet these deadlines.
It is also important to note that the estimated initial investment figures presented in the FDD are subject to modification, including increases related to modifications to specifications and requirements to develop facilities. This means that the franchisee should be prepared for potential cost overruns and should carefully manage their budget to avoid delays in opening. Franchisees should also be aware of the potential for termination if they do not strictly comply with the minimum development obligations.
Prospective All Dogs Unleashed franchisees should carefully review Attachment A of the Area Development Agreement to understand the specific opening deadlines for each facility they are required to develop. They should also discuss with All Dogs Unleashed any potential challenges they foresee in meeting these deadlines and ensure they have a realistic plan for opening each facility on time and within budget.