Are Canine Dimensions franchisees in Ohio prohibited from cancelling the agreement after the fifth business day?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may cancel this transaction, without penalty or obligation, within three business days from the above date. If you cancel, any property traded in, any payments made by you under the contract or sale, and any negotiable instrument executed by you will be returned within ten business days following receipt by the seller of your cancellation notice, and any security interest arising out of the transaction will be canceled.
If you cancel, you must make available to the seller at your residence or business address, in substantially as good condition as when received, any goods delivered to you under this contract or sale; or you may if you wish, comply with the instructions of the seller regarding the return shipment of the goods at the seller's expense and risk.
If you do not agree to return the goods to the seller or if the seller does not pick them up within twenty days of the date of your notice of cancellation, you may retain or dispose of the goods without any further obligation.
To cancel this transaction, mail or deliver a signed and dated copy of this cancellation notice or any other written notice, or send a telegram, to Phil Guida at 23208 Sanabria Loop, Bonita Springs, Florida 34135, phone (888) 281-3647 or an e-mail to phil@caninedimensions.com, not later than midnight of the third business day after the Effective Date.
I hereby cancel this transaction.
Franchisee: By: Print Name: Its: Date:
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the standard cancellation policy for Canine Dimensions allows franchisees to cancel the transaction within three business days from the date of signing, without penalty or obligation. This means that after the third business day, the franchisee is generally bound by the agreement, subject to any specific state laws that may provide additional rights.
However, the provided excerpts do not contain any addenda or specific provisions related to the state of Ohio that would modify this standard cancellation policy. The FDD includes addenda for states like Maryland, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa, which alter certain terms of the franchise agreement to comply with local laws. These addenda address issues such as termination rights, venue for disputes, and waivers of legal rights, but none pertain to Ohio.
Therefore, in the absence of specific Ohio-related provisions in the provided FDD excerpts, the standard three-day cancellation policy would likely apply. A prospective Canine Dimensions franchisee in Ohio should confirm with the franchisor whether Ohio law provides any additional cancellation rights beyond the three-day period specified in the standard agreement. It would be prudent to consult with a franchise attorney in Ohio to fully understand their rights and obligations under the franchise agreement and applicable state laws.