Can All Dogs Unleashed require a franchisee to renovate or refurbish the premises at their own expense?

According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may be required to refurbish the Commercial Training Facility premises at their own expense under specific circumstances. Specifically, if the franchisee seeks to transfer ownership of their franchise, either they or the potential transferee must agree to refurbish the premises to meet All Dogs Unleashed's image requirements for a new facility.

This requirement is one of several conditions that All Dogs Unleashed may impose before consenting to a franchise transfer. Other conditions include demonstrating that the transferee meets the franchisor's standards for education, management, business acumen, moral character, credit rating, and financial capacity. The franchisee must also be current on all financial and other obligations to All Dogs Unleashed and its affiliates, and must execute a general release of claims against the franchisor.

This refurbishment requirement ensures that the All Dogs Unleashed brand maintains a consistent image and quality standard even when ownership changes. For a prospective franchisee, this means that selling the franchise may involve a significant expense to update the facility. It is important to consider this potential cost when evaluating the long-term financial implications of investing in an All Dogs Unleashed franchise.