Is a Canine Dimensions franchisee required to undergo a criminal background check?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- 4.8.4 Franchisee understands that as part of obtaining the Franchise, Franchisor has conducted a criminal background check on each of Franchisee's owners. Franchisee will ensure that each of Franchisee's employees or independent contractors who will come into contact with client animals, or will be entering client homes, also passes a criminal background check before such employee is permitted access to client animals or client homes. During the Term, Franchisor has the right (at any time and at Franchisor's discretion) to require Franchisee and its owners to submit to a new, updated criminal background check. Further, Franchisee will notify Franchisor within two (2) business days if Franchisee or any of its owners is charged with or convicted of a felony, fraud, a crime involving moral turpitude, theft, burglary, animal cruelty, or breaking and entering.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as part of obtaining the franchise, Canine Dimensions conducts a criminal background check on each of the franchisee's owners. Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for ensuring that each of their employees or independent contractors who will come into contact with client animals or enter client homes also passes a criminal background check before being allowed such access.
During the term of the franchise agreement, Canine Dimensions retains the right, at any time and at its discretion, to require the franchisee and its owners to submit to a new, updated criminal background check. Additionally, the franchisee is obligated to notify Canine Dimensions within two business days if the franchisee or any of its owners is charged with or convicted of a felony, fraud, a crime involving moral turpitude, theft, burglary, animal cruelty, or breaking and entering.
This requirement ensures that Canine Dimensions maintains a standard of safety and trustworthiness, protecting both the animals and the clients' homes. It also allows Canine Dimensions to monitor and address any potential risks associated with individuals representing the brand. Prospective franchisees should be prepared to comply with these background check requirements and understand the implications of any criminal charges or convictions during the term of their franchise agreement.