Can Central Bark Doggy Day Care inspect my franchised business at any time?
Central_Bark_Doggy_Day_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If at any time, in Franchisor's reasonable judgment, the general state of repair, appearance or cleanliness of the premises (including parking areas), or its fixtures, equipment, flooring, signs or lighting fixtures, does not meet Franchisor's standards, Franchisor so shall notify Franchisee and specify the action that Franchisee must take to correct such deficiency. If Franchisee fails or refuses, within ten (10) days after receiving such notice, to initiate and thereafter continue in good faith and with due diligence a bona fide program to complete such required maintenance, Franchisor shall have
the right (in addition to its rights under Section XV hereof), but not the obligation, to enter upon the premises and effect such maintenance on behalf and at the expense of Franchisee.
Franchisee shall, at its expense, upgrade and/or remodel the Franchise Location during the term of this Agreement pursuant to plans and specifications provided by Franchisor. Franchisor's representatives shall be allowed to supervise any construction, repair or refixturing in connection with such upgrading or remodeling.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–106)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Central Bark Doggy Day Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Central Bark Doggy Day Care has the right to inspect the premises of a franchised business if they believe it does not meet their standards. Specifically, if Central Bark Doggy Day Care reasonably judges that the general state of repair, appearance, or cleanliness of the premises, including parking areas, or its fixtures, equipment, flooring, signs, or lighting fixtures, does not meet their standards, they will notify the franchisee.
Following notification, the franchisee has ten days to begin a program to correct the deficiencies. If the franchisee fails to initiate and continue this program in good faith, Central Bark Doggy Day Care has the right, but not the obligation, to enter the premises and perform the necessary maintenance on behalf of the franchisee, at the franchisee's expense.
Central Bark Doggy Day Care's representatives are also allowed to supervise any construction, repair, or refixturing in connection with any required upgrades or remodeling of the Franchise Location. This ensures that the franchisee maintains the premises in a condition and appearance consistent with the image of an attractive, clean, and efficiently operated canine care facility.