Where can I find information about the Canine Dimensions franchisor's duties in the franchise agreement?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Bonita Springs, Florida 34135 (the "Franchisor"), and | an | | individual residing at | | | (the "Franchisee"). | | | | |
RECITALS
- A. Franchisor has developed and owns a system (the "System") relating to the establishment, development, and operation of franchises which provide in-home dog training, behavior modification and consulting services to dog owners, and which may also offer boarding, board and train, group lessons, and other complementary products.
- B. Franchisor identifies the System by means of certain trade names, service marks, trademarks, and indicia of origin, including but not limited to the mark and logo "Canine Dimensions", and such other trade names, service marks, and trademarks as are now designated (and may later be designated by Franchisor in writing) for use in connection with the System (the "Marks").
- C. Franchisee desires to operate a franchise under the System and wishes to obtain a franchise from Franchisor for that purpose, as well as to receive the training and other assistance provided by Franchisor, and Franchisee understands and acknowledges the importance of operating the franchised business in conformity with Franchisor's standards and specifications.
In consideration of the undertakings and commitments of each party to the other party in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
1. GRANT
1.1 Franchised Business
Franchisor grants to Franchisee, upon the terms and conditions herein contained, the right, license, and privilege, and Franchisee undertakes the obligation, to operate a Canine Dimensions franchise (the "Franchise" or "Franchised Business") and to use solely in connection with it the Marks, the Authorized Products and Services, and the System, as they may be changed, improved, and further developed from time to time, only from the Approved Location.
1.2 Approved Location
The street address of Franchisee's approved location is written on Schedule A to this Agreement (the "Approved Location"), which is Franchisee's home. Franchisee shall not relocate the Franchised Business without the express prior written consent of Franchisor. Franchisee's new location must be within its Protected Territory (as described in Section 1.3 below), except that if Franchisee chooses to move its home to a location outside of the Protected Territory, Franchisor may require Franchisee to obtain rented space within the Protected Territory from which to operate the Franchised Business.
1.3 Territorial Limitations
During the Term, Franchisor will not establish, nor license another to establish, a Canine Dimensions franchise under the System and Marks that operates from or at any location within the Protected Territory set forth in Schedule A hereto (the "Protected Territory"), without Franchisee's
prior written consent. If Franchisee relocates the Franchised Business, the Protected Territory boundaries will not change.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Canine Dimensions Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) does not explicitly list all of the franchisor's duties within a single section. However, it does outline some of the franchisor's obligations and retained rights throughout Item 22, which covers the franchise agreements. For example, Canine Dimensions grants the franchisee the right to operate a franchise and use its system, marks, and approved products/services from an approved location.
Specifically, Section 1.3 states that Canine Dimensions will not establish or license another franchise within the franchisee's protected territory during the term of the agreement, without the franchisee's prior written consent. However, Section 1.4 clarifies that Canine Dimensions retains all other rights within and outside the protected territory, except as explicitly stated in Section 1.3.
To fully understand Canine Dimensions's duties, a prospective franchisee should carefully review the entire franchise agreement and related addenda, paying close attention to sections outlining support, training, and ongoing obligations. It would also be prudent to consult with a franchise attorney to clarify any ambiguities and ensure a comprehensive understanding of both the franchisor's and franchisee's responsibilities.