Which item in the Canine Dimensions disclosure document relates to the opening of the franchise?

According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 23, titled "Receipts," is related to the opening of a franchise. This item discusses the franchisee's receipt of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and acknowledges that the document contains important information about the franchise agreement.

Specifically, Item 23 states that Canine Dimensions must provide the disclosure document to the prospective franchisee at least 14 calendar days before they sign a binding agreement or make any payment to Canine Dimensions. Certain states, like Iowa, New York, and Michigan, have specific timelines related to when the FDD must be provided to the franchisee.

This receipt serves as an acknowledgment that the franchisee has received the FDD, which is a critical step in the franchise sales process. It also outlines the franchisee's rights and protections under federal and state laws, including the right to report any false or misleading statements in the FDD to the Federal Trade Commission and the appropriate state agency. The receipt also includes a list of exhibits that are included in the disclosure document, such as the list of state agencies, financial statements, franchise agreement, list of franchisees, list of franchisees who have left the system, state specific addendum, franchise disclosure acknowledgment statement, manual table of contents, and franchise disclosure document receipt and state effective dates.