When are costs and attorneys' fees due for a Canine Dimensions franchise?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Name of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costs and attorneys' fees (Note 4) | Will vary under circumstances | Upon settlement or conclusion of a claim or action | Due when you do not comply with the Franchise Agreement |
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- If we prevail in any action against you to secure or protect our rights under the Franchise Agreement, or to enforce the terms of the Franchise Agreement, we will be entitled to recover from you reasonable attorneys' fees, experts' fees, court costs and all other expenses of litigation.
In addition, if we become a party to any action or proceeding concerning the Franchise Agreement, or any agreement between us and you or the Franchised Business, as a result of any claimed or actual act, error or omission of you or the Franchised Business, because of statutory, "vicarious", "principal/agent," "joint employer," or other liabilities imposed on us as your franchisor; or if we become a party to any litigation or insolvency proceeding involving you, then you will be liable for our reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees, and court costs and travel and lodging costs and all other expenses incurred by us in the action or proceeding.
If we terminate the Franchise Agreement for your default, or if you terminate the Franchise Agreement through agreement with us, you must pay us all our expenses from your default or termination, including reasonable attorneys' and experts' fees and the future royalties that we anticipate losing because of the early termination of your Franchise Agreement. If we hire a collection agency or an attorney to collect from you money that is past due, we are entitled to reimbursement from you for all costs and expenses that we incur in doing so, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 10–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, costs and attorneys' fees vary in amount and are due upon the settlement or conclusion of a claim or action. These fees are incurred when a franchisee does not comply with the Franchise Agreement.
Additionally, if Canine Dimensions prevails in any legal action to protect their rights or enforce the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee is responsible for covering reasonable attorneys' fees, experts' fees, court costs, and all other litigation expenses. The franchisee may also be liable for Canine Dimensions's legal costs if Canine Dimensions becomes involved in any legal proceeding due to the franchisee's actions or omissions, or in any litigation or insolvency proceeding involving the franchisee.
Furthermore, if the Franchise Agreement is terminated due to the franchisee's default, the franchisee must cover all of Canine Dimensions's expenses resulting from the default or termination, including attorneys' and experts' fees, as well as the anticipated loss of future royalties. If Canine Dimensions needs to hire a collection agency or attorney to recover overdue payments, the franchisee is responsible for reimbursing all associated costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees. These conditions highlight the importance of adhering to the Franchise Agreement and maintaining timely payments to avoid incurring additional costs.