What services are included in the definition of a 'Competitive Business' for All Dogs Unleashed franchisees?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Competitive Business" means any (i) business providing dog training, grooming, daycare, or boarding services, or (ii) any other business involved in providing dog training, grooming, daycare, or boarding services, or (iii) any other business offering products and services offered or authorized for sale by System franchisees ((i) through (iii) each a "Competing Business"), or (iv) any business offering or granting licenses or franchises for the right to operate a Competing Business; provided, however, that this Section does not apply to your operation of any other All Dogs Unleashed Facility under a license or Franchise Agreement with us.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, a 'Competitive Business' is defined broadly. It includes any business providing dog training, grooming, daycare, or boarding services. This definition extends to any business involved in providing these services, regardless of its specific structure or offerings.
Furthermore, the definition encompasses any business offering products and services that are offered or authorized for sale by All Dogs Unleashed franchisees. This suggests that even businesses selling similar retail items or add-on services could be considered competitive. The definition also includes businesses that offer or grant licenses or franchises for the right to operate a competing business.
However, there is a notable exception: the definition of 'Competitive Business' does not apply to a franchisee's operation of another All Dogs Unleashed Facility under a license or Franchise Agreement with the company. This means franchisees are permitted to own and operate multiple All Dogs Unleashed locations without violating the competitive business clause. This definition is important for franchisees to understand, as it dictates what types of businesses they (or their immediate family) can be involved with during and potentially after their franchise agreement with All Dogs Unleashed.