What criteria must suppliers meet to be approved by Canine Dimensions?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
affiliates) who contributed to it during the preceding twelve (12) month period.
12. INSURANCE
12.1 Requirement
Franchisee must procure, no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the commencement of operations of the Franchised Business, and shall maintain in full force and effect at all times during the Term, at Franchisee's expense, an insurance policy or policies protecting Franchisee and Franchisor, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, partners, and employees, against any demand or claim with respect to personal injury, death, or property damage, or any loss, liability, or expense whatsoever arising or occurring upon or in connection with the Franchised Business. The insurance policy(ies) must contain an endorsement to Franchisee's policy naming Franchisor and its officers, directors, shareholders, partners and employees shall be named as "additional named insureds" and not "additional insureds" in the broadest form, extending to Franchisor's negligence and errors and omissions, and cannot be limited to vicarious liability. The insurance afforded to additional insureds must apply as primary insurance and not contribute to any insurance or self-insurance available to Canine Dimensions Franchising, LLC.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Canine Dimensions Franchise Disclosure Document, the criteria for supplier approval are not explicitly detailed within the provided excerpts. The FDD excerpts focus on various aspects of the franchise agreement, including termination procedures, franchisee obligations, use of trademarks, insurance requirements, and training.
While the excerpts do not specify the exact criteria Canine Dimensions uses to approve suppliers, they do mention that franchisees must maintain insurance policies from companies "satisfactory to Franchisor in accordance with standards and specifications set forth in the Manual or otherwise in writing." This suggests that Canine Dimensions has some level of control over the suppliers franchisees use, at least for insurance. The FDD also states that Canine Dimensions reserves the right to approve all signs, memos, stationery, business cards, advertising material, forms and all other objects and supplies using the Marks.
To fully understand the supplier approval process, a prospective Canine Dimensions franchisee should ask the franchisor for a comprehensive list of approved suppliers and the specific criteria these suppliers must meet. This information is crucial for budgeting and ensuring compliance with Canine Dimensions's standards.