What responsibilities does the Responsible Owner have regarding the development of All Dogs Unleashed Facilities?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 23: RECEIPTS]
BACKGROUND
- B.
Franchisee has acquired the right and has undertaken the obligation to develop and operate a Facility pursuant to the terms and conditions of a certain franchise agreement between Franchisee and Franchisor ("Franchise Agreement").
- C.
Under the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement, Franchisor has the right to approve the site for the Facility; and if the Facility premises will be occupied pursuant to a commercial lease, Franchisor has prescribed certain lease terms and has the right to condition its approval of a proposed site on inclusion of the prescribed lease terms.
(1) During the term of the Franchise Agreement, the Premises will be used only for the operation of the Facility.
(2) Landlord consents to Franchisee's use of such Marks and signs, interior and exterior décor, furnishings, fixtures, items, color schemes, plans, specifications, and related components of ALL DOGS UNLEASHED System (as defined in the Franchise Agreement and as Franchisor may prescribe for the Facility).
(3) Landlord agrees to furnish Franchisor with copies of any and all letters and notices sent to Franchisee pertaining to the Lease and the Premises at the same time that such letters and notices are sent to Franchisee.
If you, your employees, or Owners develop any new concept, process or improvement relative to the operation or promotion of an ALL DOGS UNLEASHED business (an "Improvement"), you agree to promptly notify Franchisor and provide Franchisor with all necessary related information, without compensation.
Any such Improvement shall become Franchisor's sole property and Franchisor shall be the sole owner of all related patents, patent applications, and other intellectual property rights.
You and your Owners hereby assign to Franchisor any rights you or your Owners may have or acquire in the Improvements, including the right to modify the Improvement, and waive and/or release all rights of restraint and moral rights therein and thereto.
You and your Owners agree to assist Franchisor in obtaining and enforcing the intellectual property rights to any such Improvement in any and all countries and further agree to execute and provide Franchisor with all necessary documentation for obtaining and enforcing such rights.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee has acquired the right and obligation to develop and operate a Facility according to the franchise agreement's terms. All Dogs Unleashed has the right to approve the site for the Facility. If the premises are leased, All Dogs Unleashed prescribes certain lease terms and can condition site approval on including these terms. The franchisee must only use the premises for operating the All Dogs Unleashed Facility during the franchise agreement term.
Landlords must consent to the franchisee's use of All Dogs Unleashed's marks, signs, interior and exterior décor, furnishings, fixtures, color schemes, plans, and specifications. Landlords must also furnish All Dogs Unleashed with copies of any letters and notices sent to the franchisee regarding the lease and premises at the same time they are sent to the franchisee.
If the franchisee, their employees, or owners develop any new concept, process, or improvement related to operating or promoting an All Dogs Unleashed business, they must promptly notify All Dogs Unleashed and provide all necessary related information without compensation. Any such improvement becomes All Dogs Unleashed's sole property, including all related patents and intellectual property rights. The franchisee and their owners assign to All Dogs Unleashed any rights they may have in these improvements, including the right to modify them, and waive all rights of restraint and moral rights. The franchisee and their owners agree to assist All Dogs Unleashed in obtaining and enforcing intellectual property rights to any such improvement and to execute all necessary documentation.