What is the approximate number of households within a Canine Dimensions Protected Territory?

According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee's Protected Territory is defined as having approximately 150,000 households. This territory is delineated by zip codes or geographical boundaries such as streets, towns, or counties. Canine Dimensions, including its affiliates, will not establish or allow another franchise owner to establish another franchised business within the franchisee's Protected Territory.

This territorial exclusivity provides a significant advantage to the franchisee, as it limits direct competition from other Canine Dimensions franchises within the defined area. The franchisee has the right to establish their franchised business at an Approved Location, which must be their home and approved by Canine Dimensions. This home-based operation can reduce overhead costs, a common benefit in service-oriented franchises.

However, Canine Dimensions retains specific rights, even within the Protected Territory. They can sell similar products and services through different channels of distribution, such as the Internet or retail stores. They also have the right to merge with or acquire another business, even if that business is competitive, as long as the competitive business within the Protected Territory does not operate under Canine Dimensions' Marks. These retained rights mean that while direct franchise competition is limited, other forms of competition are possible.

The continuation of the territorial exclusivity is contingent on the franchisee's compliance with the Franchise Agreement, including maintaining standards and paying royalties and fees. Failure to meet these obligations could result in the termination or reduction of the Protected Territory. However, the FDD states that territorial exclusivity does not depend on achieving a certain sales volume, market penetration, or other contingency.