What is included in the definition of 'Credit Card Vendors' for Canine Dimensions franchises?

According to the 2025 Canine Dimensions Franchise Disclosure Document, the term "Credit Card Vendors" encompasses companies offering services for electronic payments. This includes near field communication vendors such as "Apple Pay" and "Google Wallet".

This means that franchisees must use only approved vendors for processing electronic payments and cannot use any vendor without prior written approval from Canine Dimensions. Canine Dimensions retains the right to modify these requirements, designate additional approved or required payment methods and vendors, and revoke approval of any service provider.

Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for acquiring all necessary hardware and software at their own expense to facilitate these non-cash payment systems. This requirement ensures that Canine Dimensions maintains control over payment processing methods and can adapt to new technologies, while the franchisee bears the costs associated with implementing these systems.