Are there specific standards that unapproved suppliers must meet to be considered by Canine Dimensions?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
affiliates) who contributed to it during the preceding twelve (12) month period.
12. INSURANCE
12.1 Requirement
Franchisee must procure, no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the commencement of operations of the Franchised Business, and shall maintain in full force and effect at all times during the Term, at Franchisee's expense, an insurance policy or policies protecting Franchisee and Franchisor, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, partners, and employees, against any demand or claim with respect to personal injury, death, or property damage, or any loss, liability, or expense whatsoever arising or occurring upon or in connection with the Franchised Business. The insurance policy(ies) must contain an endorsement to Franchisee's policy naming Franchisor and its officers, directors, shareholders, partners and employees shall be named as "additional named insureds" and not "additional insureds" in the broadest form, extending to Franchisor's negligence and errors and omissions, and cannot be limited to vicarious liability. The insurance afforded to additional insureds must apply as primary insurance and not contribute to any insurance or self-insurance available to Canine Dimensions Franchising, LLC.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the excerpts provided do not detail specific standards that unapproved suppliers must meet to be considered by Canine Dimensions. However, the document does state that franchisees must secure insurance from a company satisfactory to Canine Dimensions, in accordance with standards and specifications set forth in the manual or in writing.
While the FDD excerpts do not explicitly outline the process for approving new suppliers, it does emphasize Canine Dimensions's control over the standards and specifications for insurance providers. This suggests that Canine Dimensions maintains the right to approve or disapprove suppliers based on its own criteria.
A prospective Canine Dimensions franchisee should inquire about the process and criteria for supplier approval, as well as any available lists of approved suppliers. Understanding these requirements is essential for maintaining compliance and ensuring the quality of products and services offered through the franchise.