What is the significance of Exhibit A in the Canine Dimensions FDD?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ITEM 23 RECEIPTS
Two copies of an acknowledgement of your receipt of this Disclosure Document appear at the end of the Disclosure Document. Please return one signed copy to us and retain the other copy for your records.
EXHIBIT A
LIST OF STATE ADMINISTRATORS/AGENTS FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
Listed here are the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the state agencies having responsibility for franchising disclosure/registration laws and for service of process. We may not yet be registered to sell franchises in any or all of these states.
If a state is not listed, we have not appointed an agent for service of process in that state in connection with the requirements of franchise laws. There may be states in addition to those listed below in which we have appointed
an agent for service of process. There may also be additional agents appointed in some of the states listed.
| State | Agents for Service of Process | Administrators |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General’s Office 500 South Second Street Springfield, IL 62706 | Illinois Attorney General 500 South Second Street Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-4465 | |
| Indiana | Secretary of State | Chief Deputy Commissioner |
| Administrative Offices of the | Securities Divisions | |
| Secretary of State | 302 West Washington Street Room E-111 | |
| 201 State House | Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 | |
| Indianapolis, IN 46204 | (317) 232-6681 | |
| Iowa | Securities Division Lucas State Office Building Des Moines IA 50319 | Director of Regulated Industries Unit Iowa Securities Bureau 340 East Maple Des Moines, IA 50319-0066 (515) 281-4441 |
| Kentucky | Attorney General’s Office | Attorney General’s Office |
| Consumer Protection Division | Consumer Protection Division | |
| Capital Building | Capital Building | |
| Frankfort, KY 40601-01875 | Frankfort, KY 40601-01875 | |
| Louisiana | [Not applicable] | Department of Justice Consumer Protection Office P.O. Box 94095 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095 |
| Maine | [Not applicable] | Securities Division State House – Station 121 Augusta, ME 04333 |
| Maryland | Maryland Securities Commissioner | Office of the Attorney General |
| Securities Division | Securities Division | |
| 200 Saint Paul Place | 200 St. Paul Place | |
| Baltimore, MD 21202-2020 | Baltimore, MD 21202 | |
| (410) 576-6360 | (410) 576-6360 | |
| Michigan | Michigan Department of Commerce Corporations and Securities Bureau 6546 Mercantile Way Lansing, MI 48909 | Consumer Protection Division Antitrust and Franchising Unit Michigan Department of Attorney General 670 Law Building Lansing, MI 48913 |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Department of Commerce | Minnesota Department of Commerce |
| 85 7th Place East, Suite 280 | 85 7th Place East, Suite 280 | |
| St. Paul, MN 55101 | St. Paul, MN 55101 | |
| (651) 539-1638 | (651) 539-1638 | |
| Nebraska | [Not applicable] | Staff Attorney Department of Banking and Finance 1200 N. Street., Suite 311 |
| State | Agents for Service of Process | Administrators PO Box 95006 Lincoln, NE 68509-5006 (402) 471-3445 |
| New Hampshire | [Not applicable] | Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau 25 Capitol Street State House Annex Concord, NH 03301 |
| New York | Secretary of State 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12231 (518) 473-2492 | NYS Department of Law Investor Protection Bureau 28 Liberty St. 21st Fl New York, NY 10005 (212) 416-8222 |
| North Carolina | Securities Division Room 302 300 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27611 | |
| North Dakota | North Dakota Securities | Franchise Examiner |
| Commissioner | Office of Securities Commissioner | |
| 5th Floor | 600 East Boulevard | |
| 600 East Boulevard | 5th Floor | |
| Bismarck, ND 58505 | Bismarck, ND 58505 | |
| (701) 328-4712 | (701) 328-4712 | |
| Oklahoma | [Not applicable] | Oklahoma Department of Securities The Journal Record Building 621 N. Robinson Street Suite 400 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 |
| Oregon | Director of Oregon Department of Insurance and Finance Corporate Securities Section Labor and Industries Building Salem, OR 97310 (503) 378-4387 | Department of Consumer and Business Services Division of Finance and Corporate Securities Labor and Industries Building Salem, OR 97310 (503) 378-4387 |
| Rhode Island | State of Rhode Island and Providence | State of Rhode Island and Providence |
| Plantations | Plantations | |
| Department of Business Regulation | Department of Business Regulation | |
| 1511 Pontiac Avenue, Bldg. 69-1 | 1511 Pontiac Avenue, Bldg. 69-1 | |
| Cranston, Rhode Island 02920 | Cranston, Rhode Island 02920 | |
| South Carolina | Secretary of State Capitol Complex Brown Building 1205 Pendleton Street Room 510 Columbia, SC 29210 | [Not applicable] |
| State | Agents for Service of Process | Administrators |
| South Dakota | Division of Insurance Securities Regulation 124 S. Euclid, Suite 104 Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-3563 | |
| Texas | [Not applicable] | Secretary of State Statutory Document Section P.O. Box 12887 Austin, TX 78711 (512) 475-1769 |
| Utah | [Not applicable] | Consumer Protection Division Utah Department of Commerce 160 East 300 South P.O. Box 48504 Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0804 (801) 530-6601 |
| Virginia | Clerk of the State Corporation Commission 1300 E. Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 371-9672 | Chief Examiner/Investigator State Corporation Commission Division of Securities and Retail Franchising 1300 E. Main Street Richmond, VA 2319 (804) 371-9051 |
| Washington | Washington Dept. of Financial | Administrator |
| Institutions | Department of Financial Institutions | |
| Securities Division | Securities Division | |
| 150 Israel Rd. SW | P.O. Box 9033 | |
| Tumwater, WA 98501 | Olympia, WA 98507-9033 | |
| (360) 902-8760 | (360) 902-8760 | |
| Wisconsin | Commissioner of Securities 345 W. Washington Street, 4th Floor Madison, WI 53703 | Division of Securities Department of Financial Institutions P.O. Box 1768 Madison, WI 53701 |
| Federal Trade Commission | DECEMBER 31 | Franchise Rule Coordinator Division of Marketing Practices Bureau of Consumer Protection Pennsylvania Avenue at 6th Street NW Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3128 |
| ASSETS | 2024 | 2023 |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 36–148)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit A provides crucial information for prospective franchisees regarding state franchise laws and legal procedures. Specifically, Exhibit A lists the state agencies responsible for franchising disclosure and registration laws, as well as agents for service of process. This exhibit is titled "LIST OF STATE ADMINISTRATORS/AGENTS FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS." The FDD indicates that Canine Dimensions may not yet be registered to sell franchises in all listed states. If a state is not listed, Canine Dimensions has not appointed an agent for service of process there. The document also notes that additional agents may be appointed in some listed states.
For a potential Canine Dimensions franchisee, Exhibit A serves as a critical resource for understanding the regulatory landscape in different states. It provides contact information for state agencies that oversee franchise matters, enabling franchisees to verify Canine Dimensions' registration status and understand their rights and obligations under state law. The exhibit also identifies agents authorized to accept legal service on behalf of Canine Dimensions, which is essential for legal compliance and potential litigation.
Exhibit A includes a table that lists the "Agents for Service of Process" and "Administrators" for various states. For example, in Illinois, the agent is the "Attorney General’s Office" in Springfield, while the administrator is the "Illinois Attorney General" at the same address. Similarly, for Maryland, the agent is the "Maryland Securities Commissioner" in Baltimore, and the administrator is the "Office of the Attorney General" also in Baltimore. This detailed information ensures that franchisees know where to direct legal and regulatory inquiries or actions.
It is important for prospective Canine Dimensions franchisees to carefully review Exhibit A and understand the specific requirements and contacts for their state. This information is vital for ensuring compliance with franchise laws and for protecting their legal interests. Franchisees should also confirm with Canine Dimensions whether the company is registered in their state and whether any additional agents for service of process have been appointed beyond those listed in Exhibit A.