Under the All Dogs Unleashed franchise agreement, can the Franchisor change the System?
All_Dogs_Unleashed Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 8.2.
System Modification.
You acknowledge that the System, Franchisor's confidential Manuals, and the products and services offered by the Franchised Business may be modified, (such as, but not limited to, the addition, deletion, and modification of operating procedures, products and services) from time to time by Franchisor.
You agree to comply, at your expense, with all such modifications.
Franchisor shall notify you of any such System changes and you shall implement any System changes upon receipt of notice thereof from Franchisor, and shall complete their implementation within such time as Franchisor may reasonably specify.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–158)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All Dogs Unleashed Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement allows All Dogs Unleashed to modify the System. The agreement states that the System, confidential manuals, and the products and services offered by the franchised business may be modified from time to time by All Dogs Unleashed. These modifications can include adding, deleting, or changing operating procedures, products, and services.
As an All Dogs Unleashed franchisee, you must comply with all such modifications at your own expense. All Dogs Unleashed will notify you of any System changes, and you must implement these changes upon receiving notice and complete them within the timeframe that All Dogs Unleashed specifies.
This clause in the franchise agreement ensures that All Dogs Unleashed can adapt to market changes, improve its services, and maintain brand standards. However, it also places a responsibility on the franchisee to stay updated and invest in any necessary changes to remain compliant with the System standards. Franchisees should factor in potential costs associated with these changes when evaluating the franchise opportunity.