When are the additional legal fees for a Dog Haus Area Development Agreement due?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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AREA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (2-5 DOG HAUS BIERGARTENS)
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | LOW | HIGH | METHOD OF | WHEN | TO WHOM PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAYMENT | DUE | |||||
| INITIAL INVESTMENT TO OPEN 1stUNIT | ||||||
| Initial Investment 1stDog Haus | $668,412 | $1,340,300 | See Above | See Above | See Above | |
| Biergarten14 | ||||||
| Development Fees1 | $20,000 | $80,000 | Cash | At Signing | Us | |
| Additional Legal Fees9 | $5,000 | $8,000 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 22–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, additional legal fees associated with an Area Development Agreement are due as incurred. These fees, which range from $5,000 to $8,000, are paid to legal and state entities.
This means that a prospective Dog Haus franchisee entering into an Area Development Agreement should budget between $5,000 and $8,000 for these additional legal costs. Unlike the initial development fees which are due at signing, these additional legal fees will be paid over time as the legal work is performed.
It is important for potential Dog Haus franchisees to understand that these legal fees cover costs beyond the standard franchise agreement, specifically related to the complexities of developing multiple locations. Franchisees should consult with their own legal counsel to fully understand the scope of services covered by these fees and to ensure they are adequately protected throughout the development process.