Can Canine Dimensions terminate the Franchise Agreement without cause?

According to Canine Dimensions's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Canine Dimensions cannot terminate the Franchise Agreement without cause. Item 17 summarizes the conditions for termination, and section (e) in the table specifically addresses termination by the franchisor without cause, stating it is 'Not applicable'. This means that Canine Dimensions must have a valid reason, or 'cause,' to terminate the agreement.

However, Canine Dimensions can terminate the agreement with cause, as detailed in Article 14. These causes can be either curable or non-curable. Curable defaults, which allow the franchisee a 30-day period to correct the issue after receiving notice, include failing to pay amounts due, neglecting to submit required financial information, failing to meet local advertising expenditure requirements, neglecting to obtain prior written approval when required, or violating provisions related to the use and protection of trademarks or confidential information.

Non-curable defaults, which allow for immediate termination without a cure period, include failure to open the franchise, abandoning the business, conviction of certain crimes (felony, fraud, theft, animal cruelty, burglary), threatening public health or safety, unapproved transfer of the franchise, failure to comply with in-term covenants, failure to complete the training program satisfactorily, disclosure of confidential information, repeated defaults, and bankruptcy or insolvency. These provisions are important for a prospective franchisee to understand, as they outline the circumstances under which their franchise agreement could be terminated and the potential consequences of such termination.