After termination or expiration of a Canine Dimensions franchise, what are the non-competition restrictions?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Agreement | (g) Prior to the date of transfer, your transferee must complete our training program to our satisfaction. | ||
| n. Franchisor’s right of first refusal to acquire franchisee's business | Section 13.5 | We can match any bona fide written offer for your Franchised Business. | |
| o. Franchisor’s option to | Section 15.4 | Upon expiration or termination, we can buy your personal property, | |
| purchase franchisee's | fixtures, equipment, and inventory related to your Franchised | ||
| business | Business. | ||
| p. Death or disability of franchisee | Section 13.6 | Within thirty (30) days of death or disability, the Franchise must be operated by a person who has been approved by us and passed our Initial Training Program. The Franchise must be transferred to an approved individual or entity within 6 months of death or incapacity. We must approve all transfers. | |
| q. Non-competition | Article 16 | You must not be in a competing business anywhere and must not | |
| covenants during the term of | attempt to divert customers of your Franchised Business to any | ||
| the franchise | competitive business. | ||
| r. Non-competition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires | Article 16 | You may not divert business to any competitor or employ or contract with any of our or another franchisee’s personnel. In addition, for two years after termination or expiration, you may not have any involvement in a competing business within: (a) 30 miles of your Protected Territory; or (b) 50 miles of any Canine Dimensions Business. |
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 30–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Article 16 of the franchise agreement outlines the non-competition covenants that apply after the franchise is terminated or expires. Specifically, a franchisee may not divert business to any competitor or employ or contract with any of Canine Dimensions's or another franchisee’s personnel.
In addition to the restrictions above, for a period of two years after the termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, the franchisee is restricted from having any involvement in a competing business within (a) 30 miles of their Protected Territory, or (b) 50 miles of any Canine Dimensions Business.
These post-term non-compete clauses are fairly standard in franchising to protect the brand's customer base, trade secrets, and franchisee network. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the geographic scope and duration of these restrictions, as they could limit their future business opportunities after leaving the Canine Dimensions system. It is important to fully understand these limitations before entering into a franchise agreement.