Can Dog Haus or its Affiliates be Dog Haus Approved Suppliers?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
s or may cause harm or injury to customers or employees, including, without limitation, food contamination, food spoilage/poisoning, food tampering/sabotage, contagious diseases, natural disasters, terrorist acts, shootings, epidemics, pandemics or any other circumstance which may damage the Dog Haus System, the Dog Haus Marks, or the image or reputation of Franchisor and its Affiliates.
"Default" means any breach of, or failure to comply with, any of the terms or conditions of an agreement.
"Dog Haus Approved Suppliers" means suppliers of Dog Haus Branded Products, Dog Haus Proprietary Products, Sub-Branded Products and Non-Proprietary Products and Services, and ancillary services, Food Delivery Services, food products, beverages, supplies, furniture, fixtures and equipment for Dog Haus Restaurants that have been accepted and approved by Franchisor because they have demonstrated to Franchisor their ability to supply products and services for Dog Haus Restaurants meeting Franchisor's specifications as to brand names, models, contents, manner of preparation, ingredients, quality, freshness, compliance with governmental standards and regulations, reliability with respect to delivery and consistency in the quality of their products or services. Franchisor and its Affiliates may be Dog Haus Approved Suppliers.
"Dog Haus Authorized Products" means all Dog Haus Branded Products, Sub-Branded Products, Dog Haus Proprietary Products and Non-Proprietary Products and Services offered for sale or used at Dog Haus Restaurants, as specified by Franchisor from time to time.
"Dog Haus Biergarten" means a Dog Haus Restaurant of approximately 1,800 to 3,000 square feet in size which will be required to have (i) a minimum 24 beers and a number of wines on tap; (ii) a minimum of 8 seats at the bar; (iii) at least one bartender on duty at all times; (iv) a minimum of 10 televisions; (v) have cable/satellite television capability with multiple control boxes, including DirectTV boxes, Dog Haus TV boxes, RX Music boxes and Video Box; (vi) a patio with a minimum of 24 seats; (vii) open or enclosed kitchens, depending on the layout of the premises; (viii) extended hours of operation; (ix) glassware and a dishwasher; (x) additional equipment;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Dog Haus and its affiliates are permitted to be Dog Haus Approved Suppliers. This means that Dog Haus, at its discretion, can supply Dog Haus Branded Products, Dog Haus Proprietary Products, Sub-Branded Products, and Non-Proprietary Products and Services to its franchisees. They also have the option to act as the sole approved supplier for certain items.
This arrangement allows Dog Haus to maintain quality control and consistency across all franchise locations by ensuring franchisees purchase goods from approved sources. It also gives Dog Haus and its affiliates a potential revenue stream through the supply of these products. However, Dog Haus is not obligated to become an approved supplier.
As a franchisee, this means you may be required to purchase certain products directly from Dog Haus or its affiliates. While this ensures compliance with brand standards, it may also limit your ability to negotiate prices with other suppliers. It is important to understand which products you are required to purchase from Dog Haus and to evaluate the pricing and terms offered.