What is the purpose of the Telephone Number Assignment Agreement for All Dogs Unleashed franchisees?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| THIS TELEPHONE NUMBER ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT is made as of this day of , 20 ("Assignment") by and between (hereinafter the "Assignor") and ADU Franchise limited liability company (hereinafter the "Assignee"). |
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| WITNESSETH: |
| WHEREAS, Assignee has acquired the license to use and to sublicense the use of a business format and |
| dog training business ("System") under the trade name and service mark ALL |
| system for the operation of a |
| DOGS UNLEASHED |
| (the "Franchised Business"); |
| WHEREAS, Assignor has been granted a license to operate a Franchised Business |
| pursuant to a Franchise |
| Agreement dated |
| , 20 |
| , |
| in |
| accordance |
| with |
| the |
| System |
| ("Franchise |
| Agreement"); |
| WHEREAS, in order to operate its Franchised Business, the Assignor shall be acquiring one or more |
| telephone numbers, telephone listings and telephone directory advertisements; and |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, the Telephone Number Assignment Agreement is used when a franchisee acquires telephone numbers, listings, and advertisements to operate their All Dogs Unleashed franchise. The agreement assigns these assets to ADU Franchise limited liability company. This agreement is made between the franchisee (Assignor) and ADU Franchise limited liability company (Assignee).
This agreement ensures that All Dogs Unleashed maintains control over the phone numbers and listings associated with the brand. This is particularly important for maintaining brand consistency and customer service standards. By assigning the phone numbers to the franchisor, All Dogs Unleashed can ensure that customers always reach a representative of the brand, even if a franchise location changes ownership or closes.
Furthermore, upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee must assign to All Dogs Unleashed all rights to telephone numbers related to the Franchised Business. This allows All Dogs Unleashed to maintain continuity and prevent any potential disruption in customer service. This is a common practice in franchising, as it protects the brand's identity and customer relationships.
In practical terms, this means that as an All Dogs Unleashed franchisee, you will need to transfer ownership of any phone numbers and listings you acquire for your business to the franchisor. This is a standard procedure designed to protect the brand and ensure a consistent customer experience across all locations. Franchisees should ensure they understand the implications of this agreement and how it affects their ability to market and operate their business, especially upon termination or transfer.