Under what condition would Canine Dimensions refund the initial franchise fee, and what deductions would be made?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The initial franchise fee is $45,000 ("Initial Franchise Fee"). The Initial Franchise Fee is payable in a lump sum upon execution of the Franchise Agreement. It is fully earned upon receipt and nonrefundable, except that if you do not satisfactorily complete our initial training program, we will terminate the Franchise Agreement and refund your Initial Franchise Fee, less our reasonable expenses.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 9–10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee of $45,000 is generally nonrefundable. However, there is one specific circumstance under which a refund may be issued.
The FDD states that if a franchisee does not satisfactorily complete the initial training program, Canine Dimensions will terminate the Franchise Agreement and refund the initial franchise fee. However, this refund is not for the full amount, as Canine Dimensions will deduct their reasonable expenses from the $45,000 initial franchise fee.
This condition is important for prospective franchisees to consider. While the initial franchise fee is typically nonrefundable, failing to complete the initial training program provides a specific avenue for a partial refund, albeit with deductions for reasonable expenses incurred by Canine Dimensions. Franchisees should clarify what constitutes "reasonable expenses" with Canine Dimensions to fully understand potential deductions.