What direct expenses are included in the Management Fee charged by Canine Dimensions?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Name of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Fee | $350 per day that we manage your Franchised Business, plus our direct expenses incurred on your behalf | As incurred | Due when we (or a third party) manage your Franchised Business after your death or disability, if you do not make arrangements for a replacement operator |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 10–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Management Fee is $350 per day that Canine Dimensions manages the Franchised Business, plus direct expenses incurred on the franchisee's behalf. This fee is due when Canine Dimensions (or a third party) manages the Franchised Business after the franchisee's death or disability, if the franchisee does not make arrangements for a replacement operator.
This means that if a Canine Dimensions franchisee is unable to operate their business due to death or disability and does not have a replacement operator in place, Canine Dimensions will step in to manage the business. In addition to the $350 per day management fee, the franchisee (or their estate) will be responsible for reimbursing Canine Dimensions for any direct expenses they incur while managing the business.
The FDD does not specify what constitutes 'direct expenses.' It is important for a prospective franchisee to clarify with Canine Dimensions what types of expenses would be considered 'direct expenses' in this context. This could include costs such as employee wages, inventory, marketing, or other operational costs necessary to keep the business running. Understanding the scope of these potential expenses is crucial for franchisees to plan for unforeseen circumstances and their financial implications.