What training must the Operating Principal of an All Dogs Unleashed franchise complete?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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ARTICLE 5 TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE
- 5.1. Initial Training. Before the Franchised Business begins operations, your Operating Principal, General Manager (if different than your Operating Principal), and Assistant Manager must attend and complete to Franchisor's satisfaction Franchisor's initial training program. The initial training program will take place at a location and time that Franchisor designates. Three attendees may attend Franchisor's initial training program without charge; provided, however, Franchisor reserves the right to charge $50.00 per attendee to cover the cost of training materials. At your request, Franchisor may permit additional individuals to attend the same training program, subject to space availability and payment of Franchisor's then-current tuition. You are responsible for all training-related costs and expenses including, without limitation, tuition and registration costs, and salary, travel, lodging, and dining expenses for each individual who attends training on your behalf. If the Operating Principal, General Manager (if different than your Operating Principal), or Assistant Manager fail to complete training to Franchisor's satisfaction, Franchisor may terminate the Franchise Agreement.
- 5.2. Pre-Opening Consultation. Franchisor shall provide such pre-opening consultation and advice as it deems appropriate, which may include advice with regard to the development and operation of the Facility, building layout, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment, plans and specifications, trainer recruitment and training, purchasing, and such other matters as Franchisor deems appropriate.
- 5.3. Opening Assistance.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, before the Franchised Business begins operations, the Operating Principal must attend and complete the franchisor's initial training program to the Franchisor's satisfaction. The initial training program's location and time will be designated by All Dogs Unleashed. Three attendees, which could include the Operating Principal, General Manager, and Assistant Manager, may attend the initial training program without charge. However, All Dogs Unleashed reserves the right to charge $50.00 per attendee to cover the cost of training materials.
The franchisee is responsible for all training-related costs and expenses, including tuition and registration costs, salary, travel, lodging, and dining expenses for each individual who attends training. If the Operating Principal fails to complete training to All Dogs Unleashed's satisfaction, All Dogs Unleashed may terminate the Franchise Agreement.
In addition to the initial training program, the Operating Principal must also be approved by All Dogs Unleashed as meeting its then-current qualifications for the position. The FDD also states that the Assistant Manager and General Manager must attend and successfully complete All Dogs Unleashed's initial training program and all additional training that All Dogs Unleashed requires, to All Dogs Unleashed's satisfaction.