Does Canine Dimensions require a franchisee to have a minimum number of Associates?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee may hire associates to assist with marketing or administrative tasks ("Associates"). Dog training will only be conducted by the Franchisee (or, if Franchisee is a Business Entity, by Franchisee's principal owner), and not by Associates. Because Associates will represent the Marks and the System, Franchisee must ensure that each one of its Associates meets Franchisor's basic qualifications and standards and that they provide consistently high levels of customer service. Franchisor does not require Franchisee to have any minimum number of Associates. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employees, agents, and independent contractors Franchisee may hire to assist in the operation of the Franchised Business. Franchisee agrees that any Associate, employee, agent or independent contractor Franchisee hires or retain will be Franchisee's employee, agent or independent contractor, and not Franchisor's employee, agent or independent contractor. Franchisee also agrees that Franchisee is solely responsible for the terms and conditions of employment of Franchisee's employees and Associates, including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, firing, training, compensation, work hours and schedules, work assignments, safety and security, discipline, and supervision.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not required to have a minimum number of Associates. Associates can be hired to assist with marketing or administrative tasks, but dog training must be conducted by the franchisee or, if the franchisee is a business entity, by the principal owner.
Canine Dimensions emphasizes that franchisees are responsible for ensuring their Associates meet the franchisor's basic qualifications and standards, and provide high levels of customer service. Franchisees have full autonomy over decisions related to their employees, agents, and independent contractors. This includes all aspects of employment such as recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, work hours, and supervision.
Franchisees bear the sole responsibility for the terms and conditions of employment for their employees and Associates. While Canine Dimensions does not mandate a minimum number of Associates, they do offer the option for Associates to complete the Initial Training Program, with the franchisee responsible for covering expenses like transportation, lodging, meals, and wages. This allows franchisees flexibility in staffing while maintaining quality standards.