Under the All Dogs Unleashed Area Development Agreement, when does the franchise term commence?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Area Development Agreement | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Length of the franchise term | Section 5.1 | Commences on the date of the ADA is signed and ends on (a) the date the final Facility you are required to develop under the ADA has opened; or (b) the Opening Deadline for the last Facility you are required to open under the ADA. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 30–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Dogs Unleashed's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the length of the franchise term under the Area Development Agreement (ADA) commences on the date the ADA is signed. The term concludes on either the date the final facility required under the ADA opens, or on the opening deadline for the last facility required to open under the ADA.
For a prospective All Dogs Unleashed area developer, this means the franchise term begins immediately upon signing the agreement, which binds the developer to the obligations outlined therein. The end date is tied to the fulfillment of development obligations, specifically the opening of required facilities by the agreed-upon deadlines.
It is important for potential developers to understand these timelines, as they dictate the period during which they must meet development schedules and other contractual obligations. Failing to meet these obligations could lead to termination of the agreement, as detailed elsewhere in the FDD.