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What rights does Central Bark Doggy Day Care retain outside the Designated Area?

Central_Bark_Doggy_Day_Care Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Franchisor retains the right, in Franchisor's sole discretion, and without granting any right to Franchisee:

    1. To operate and grant others the right to operate Central Bark Facilities anywhere outside the Designated Area;
    1. To operate and grant to others the right to operate a canine care facility offering day care, boarding services, grooming services, training, and a specialty retail boutique for dogs using any trademark or service mark (other than the Marks) at any location (including within the Designated Area) and on such terms and conditions as Franchisor deems appropriate;
    1. To sell the products authorized for Central Bark Facilities under the Marks, or under other trademarks and service marks, through similar or dissimilar channels of distribution and on such terms and conditions as Franchisor deems appropriate;
    1. To solicit orders by means of a catalogue, direct mail, mail order, cable television sales, internet, or other means within or outside Franchisee's Designated Area;
    1. To acquire or be acquired (whether through an acquisition of assets or ownership interests, regardless of the form of transaction), by a business providing products and services the same as or similar to those provided at Central Bark Facilities, or by another business, even if such business operates, franchises and/or licenses competitive businesses in the Designated Area; and
      1. To engage in any activities not expressly prohibited under this Agreement.

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 retains specific rights outside a franchisee's designated area. Central Bark Doggy Day Care has the right to operate or grant others the right to operate Central Bark facilities anywhere outside the Designated Area.

Central Bark Doggy Day Care also retains the right to operate or allow others to operate canine care facilities that offer similar services such as day care, boarding, grooming, training, and retail, using trademarks other than the Central Bark Doggy Day Care marks, at any location, including within the franchisee's Designated Area. They can also sell authorized products under the Central Bark Doggy Day Care marks or other trademarks through any distribution channels they deem appropriate.

Additionally, Central Bark Doggy Day Care can solicit orders via catalogs, direct mail, internet, or other means, both within and outside the franchisee's Designated Area. Central Bark Doggy Day Care can also engage in acquisitions by businesses providing similar services, even if those businesses operate competitive businesses in the Designated Area. Finally, Central Bark Doggy Day Care retains the right to engage in any activities not expressly prohibited by the franchise agreement.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.