Can Canine Dimensions engage in any other business activities not expressly prohibited by the Franchise Agreement outside my Protected Territory?

According to Canine Dimensions's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Canine Dimensions retains the right to engage in any business activities that are not expressly prohibited by the Franchise Agreement, both within and outside of a franchisee's Protected Territory.

This means that even though a franchisee is granted a Protected Territory, Canine Dimensions is not restricted from pursuing other business ventures, as long as those activities don't violate the terms of the Franchise Agreement. This could include offering different services or products, or operating businesses under different brands.

For a prospective franchisee, this clause indicates that Canine Dimensions maintains significant flexibility in its business operations. While franchisees have an exclusive territory for their Canine Dimensions business, the franchisor can still pursue other opportunities, potentially even those that could be seen as competitive, provided they are not explicitly forbidden in the agreement. Franchisees should carefully review the Franchise Agreement to understand what activities are expressly prohibited to fully grasp the scope of Canine Dimensions's permitted activities.