Is All Dogs Unleashed responsible if a site fails to meet expectations after approval?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
her indicia of origin prescribed by Franchisor (collectively, the "Marks").
- 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.
- D.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document states that the franchisor has the right to approve the site for the Facility. The franchisor also has the right to prescribe certain lease terms and can condition its approval of a proposed site on the inclusion of these prescribed lease terms. The franchisee is responsible for finding a location that meets All Dogs Unleashed's specifications.
While All Dogs Unleashed approves the site, the FDD does not explicitly state whether All Dogs Unleashed is responsible if a site fails to meet expectations after approval. The FDD mentions that the franchisee has had sufficient time and opportunity to evaluate and investigate the business concept, procedures, and financial requirements associated with the business and the competitive market in which it operates. This suggests that the franchisee bears some responsibility for the site's performance.
A prospective All Dogs Unleashed franchisee should seek clarification from the franchisor regarding the extent of their responsibility for site selection and performance. It would be prudent to inquire about any support or guidance All Dogs Unleashed provides in assessing the potential of a location and what recourse, if any, a franchisee has if a site approved by All Dogs Unleashed underperforms.