What is the consequence if a Canine Dimensions franchisee is dissolved?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, all rights granted under this Agreement to Franchisee shall immediately terminate. Upon such termination or expiration, Franchisee must comply with the following procedures:
15.1 De-identification
- 15.1.1 Franchisee must immediately cease to operate the Franchised Business and shall not thereafter, directly or indirectly, represent to the public that the Franchise is a Canine Dimensions Franchise or hold itself out as a present or former franchisee of Franchisor. Franchisee must comply with the covenants contained in Article 16.
- 15.1.2 Franchisee must immediately and permanently cease to use, in any manner whatsoever, any confidential methods, procedures and techniques associated with the System; the Mark "Canine Dimensions", and all other Marks and distinctive forms, slogans, signs, symbols, monograms and devices associated with the System, and shall entirely remove all Internet listings, local citations and social media associated with the System. In particular, Franchisee must cease to use, without limitation, all signs, advertising materials, displays, stationery, forms, and any other articles or clothing which display the Marks.
- 15.1.3 Franchisee must take such action as may be necessary to cancel any assumed name or equivalent registration that contains the mark "Canine Dimensions" or any other service mark or trademark of Franchisor, and Franchisee must furnish Franchisor with proof of compliance with this obligation within thirty (30) days after termination or expiration of this Agreement.
- 15.1.4 Immediately upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, Franchisee must make such modifications or alterations to the Approved Location and Vehicles operated hereunder and shall make such specific additional changes thereto as Franchisor may reasonably request.
- 15.1.5 Franchisee must never use any reproduction, counterfeit, copy, or colorable imitation of the Marks, either in connection with such other business or the promotion thereof, which is likely to cause confusion, mistake, or deception, or which is likely to dilute Franchisor's rights in and to the Marks. Further, must never use any designation of origin or description or representation that falsely suggests or represents an association or connection with Franchisor.
- 15.1.6 Franchisee must notify the telephone company and all listing agencies of the termination or expiration of Franchisee's right to use any telephone number and any classified or other telephone directory listings associated with the Marks and shall authorize the transfer of same to
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if the Franchise Agreement is terminated or expires, the franchisee's rights to operate under the agreement immediately cease. The franchisee must stop operating the Canine Dimensions franchise and cannot represent themselves as a current or former franchisee. They must also adhere to the non-compete covenants outlined in Article 16 of the agreement. This means the franchisee is legally obligated to disassociate entirely from the Canine Dimensions brand upon dissolution.
Specifically, the franchisee must immediately stop using any confidential methods, procedures, and techniques associated with the Canine Dimensions system. This includes the trademarked name "Canine Dimensions" and all related marks, slogans, signs, symbols, and devices. The franchisee is required to remove all internet listings, local citations, and social media content associated with the Canine Dimensions system. They must also remove all signs, advertising materials, displays, stationery, forms, and clothing that display the Canine Dimensions marks.
Furthermore, the franchisee must cancel any assumed name registrations that include "Canine Dimensions" or any other service mark or trademark belonging to Canine Dimensions. Proof of compliance with this cancellation must be provided to Canine Dimensions within 30 days of termination or expiration. The franchisee must also modify or alter the approved location and vehicles used in the business as reasonably requested by Canine Dimensions. These steps ensure a clean break between the franchisee and the Canine Dimensions brand, protecting the integrity and reputation of the franchise system.
Finally, the franchisee is prohibited from using any reproduction, counterfeit, copy, or imitation of the Canine Dimensions marks, which could cause confusion or dilute the franchisor's rights. They cannot use any designation or description that falsely suggests an association with Canine Dimensions. The franchisee must also notify the telephone company and listing agencies about the termination of their right to use any telephone numbers and directory listings associated with the Canine Dimensions marks, and authorize the transfer of these to Canine Dimensions. These measures prevent any continued association or potential misuse of the Canine Dimensions brand after the franchise agreement ends.