What is the role of the 'Responsible Owner' for an All Dogs Unleashed franchise?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"Owner" means each individual or entity holding a beneficial ownership in the franchisee. It includes all shareholders of a corporation, all members of a limited liability company, all general and limited partners of a limited partnership, and the grantor and the trustee of the trust.
I will comply with the provisions contained in Article 7 of the Franchise Agreement concerning the Franchisee's use of Franchisor's Marks and Copyrighted Works (as each term is defined in the Franchise Agreement).
I understand that, except for the license granted to the Franchisee, I have no individual right to use the Marks or Copyrighted Works, and I have no ownership interest in the Marks or Copyrighted Works.
I will comply with all of the provisions contained in Article 8 of the Franchise Agreement concerning the use of the Confidential Information.
I will maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information disclosed to me.
I agree to use the Confidential Information only for the purposes authorized under the Franchise Agreement.
I further agree not to disclose any of the Confidential Information, except (a) to the Franchisee's employees on a need-to-know basis, (b) to the Franchisee's and my legal and tax professionals to the extent necessary for me to meet my legal obligations, and (c) as otherwise may be required by law.
I will comply with all of the provisions contained in Article 12 of the Franchise Agreement concerning the transfer of my ownership interest in the Franchisee.
While I am an Owner of the Franchisee and, for a two-year period after I cease to be an Owner (or two years after termination or expiration (without renewal) of the Franchise Agreement, whichever occurs first), I will not:
- (a) Divert or attempt to divert any present or prospective customer of the ALL DOGS UNLEASHED franchised business to any competitor, by direct or indirect inducement or otherwise, provide dog training, grooming, or boarding services to any customer or former customer of the Franchised Business, or do anything to harm the goodwill associated with the Marks and the System;
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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, an 'Owner' is defined as any individual or entity holding a beneficial ownership in the franchisee. This includes shareholders of a corporation, members of a limited liability company, partners in a limited partnership, and the grantor and trustee of a trust. As an owner, several obligations and restrictions are imposed to protect the All Dogs Unleashed brand and system.
Owners must comply with the provisions in the franchise agreement regarding the use of All Dogs Unleashed's trademarks and copyrighted works, understanding that they have no individual right to use these marks except for the license granted to the franchisee. They must also maintain the confidentiality of all confidential information disclosed to them, using it only for authorized purposes under the franchise agreement and disclosing it only to employees on a need-to-know basis or to legal and tax professionals as necessary. Furthermore, owners must adhere to the stipulations concerning the transfer of their ownership interest in the franchisee.
During the period they are an owner and for two years after ceasing to be an owner, individuals must not divert or attempt to divert customers to competitors, provide dog training, grooming, or boarding services to customers or former customers of the franchised business, or take any actions that could harm the goodwill associated with the All Dogs Unleashed brand. Additionally, if owners develop any improvements related to the operation or promotion of the All Dogs Unleashed business, they must promptly notify the franchisor and provide all necessary related information without compensation, as such improvements become the franchisor's sole property.