During the term of the franchise, what business activities are All Dogs Unleashed franchisees prohibited from engaging in?

According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, during the term of the franchise agreement, franchisees and their owners are restricted from participating in certain competitive business activities. Specifically, they cannot own, maintain, advise, operate, be employed by, make loans to, or have any interest in or relationship with any other business that offers dog training, grooming, or boarding services. This restriction applies within the U.S., its territories and commonwealths, and any other country, province, state, or geographic area where All Dogs Unleashed or its affiliates have used, sought registration of, or registered their trademarks or similar marks, or operate or license others to operate a business under those marks. Franchisees are also prohibited from diverting any present or prospective customer of All Dogs Unleashed to a competitor or soliciting management employees of All Dogs Unleashed or its affiliates.

This non-competition covenant is designed to protect All Dogs Unleashed's market share, brand recognition, and customer relationships. By preventing franchisees from engaging in competing businesses, All Dogs Unleashed aims to maintain a consistent service quality and customer experience across its franchise network. This restriction ensures that franchisees remain fully committed to the All Dogs Unleashed system and do not use their knowledge or resources gained from the franchise to benefit a competing business.

For a prospective All Dogs Unleashed franchisee, this means that they must be prepared to fully dedicate their business efforts to the All Dogs Unleashed franchise. They cannot simultaneously operate or invest in any other dog training, grooming, or boarding business, even if it is located outside of their immediate territory, if All Dogs Unleashed has registered their marks in that area. This restriction extends to the franchisee's owners as well, ensuring that all parties with a significant interest in the franchise are aligned in their commitment to the All Dogs Unleashed brand. Franchisees should carefully consider these restrictions and ensure that they do not have any existing business interests that would conflict with these non-competition covenants.