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Is a Personal Guaranty and Undertaking included as an attachment to the All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Agreement?

All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

As described in Item 15, the franchisee's "Owners" must sign a personal guaranty and agree to be personally bound to the franchise agreement.

I understand that, were it not for this Personal Guaranty and Undertaking (the "Guaranty"), Franchisor would not have agreed to enter into the Franchise Agreement with the Franchisee.

I will comply with the provisions contained in Article 7 of the Franchise Agreement concerning the Franchisee's use of Franchisor's Marks and Copyrighted Works (as each term is defined in the Franchise Agreement).

I will comply with all of the provisions contained in Article 8 of the Franchise Agreement concerning the use of the Confidential Information.

I will comply with all of the provisions contained in Article 12 of the Franchise Agreement concerning the transfer of my ownership interest in the Franchisee.

While I am an Owner of the Franchisee and, for a two-year period after I cease to be an Owner (or two years after termination or expiration (without renewal) of the Franchise Agreement, whichever occurs first), I will not:

  • (a) Divert or attempt to divert any present or prospective customer of the ALL DOGS UNLEASHED franchised business to any competitor, by direct or indirect inducement or otherwise, provide dog training, grooming, or boarding services to any customer or former customer of the Franchised Business, or do anything to harm the goodwill associated with the Marks and the System;

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 48–49)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, if the franchisee is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other business entity, the franchisee's Owners must sign a personal guaranty and agree to be personally bound to the franchise agreement.

Item 23 of the FDD includes several receipts and acknowledgements related to the Franchise Agreement. One of these receipts is a Personal Guaranty and Undertaking. The document states that the franchisor would not have agreed to enter into the Franchise Agreement with the Franchisee without this Personal Guaranty.

The Personal Guaranty and Undertaking requires the Owner to comply with provisions in the Franchise Agreement, including those related to the use of All Dogs Unleashed's marks and copyrighted works, confidential information, and transfer of ownership interest in the franchisee. The Owner also agrees to certain non-compete restrictions during their ownership and for a period of two years after they cease to be an owner.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.