Does All Dogs Unleashed have a right of first refusal to acquire an All Dogs Unleashed franchisee's business?

According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, All Dogs Unleashed has a right of first refusal to acquire a franchisee's business. This means that if a franchisee receives an offer to purchase their All Dogs Unleashed business or an ownership interest in the franchisee's entity, All Dogs Unleashed has the right to match that offer and purchase the business themselves.

This right is detailed in Section 12.8 of the franchise agreement. If All Dogs Unleashed exercises its right of first refusal, the franchisee would be obligated to sell the business to All Dogs Unleashed under the same terms and conditions as the original offer.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that while they have the right to sell their business, All Dogs Unleashed retains control over who ultimately becomes the owner. This could potentially limit the franchisee's options when selling, as they must first give All Dogs Unleashed the opportunity to buy the business. However, it also ensures that any potential buyer is vetted by All Dogs Unleashed, maintaining brand consistency.