Who is the Agent for Service of Process in North Dakota for Dog Haus?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We authorize the persons and/or entities listed on Exhibit J to receive service of process for us.
I have received a Disclosure Document dated March 18, 2025. This Disclosure Document includes the following Exhibits:
Exhibit A: Franchise Agreement Exhibit B: Area Development Agreement Exhibit C: Remote Kitchen Addendum to Franchise Agreement Exhibit D: Option to Obtain Lease Assignment Exhibit E: Confidentiality Agreement for Prospective Franchisees Exhibit F: Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement for Employees of Franchisee Exhibit G: General Release Exhibit H: State Specific Addenda Exhibit I: Financial Statements Exhibit J: State Administrators and Agents for Service of Process Exhibit K: List of Franchisees Effective Dates Exhibit L: Receipts
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 87–328)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor authorizes specific persons and/or entities listed on Exhibit J to receive service of process on their behalf. This exhibit is included as part of the Disclosure Document.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that Exhibit J of the FDD will contain the name and contact information of the individual or entity authorized to accept legal notices and service of process for Dog Haus in North Dakota. Service of process is the formal delivery of legal documents, such as a summons or complaint, to a party in a lawsuit or legal proceeding.
Since the actual names and contact information are not included in the provided excerpts, a potential franchisee should carefully review Exhibit J of the FDD to identify the designated agent for service of process in North Dakota. If Exhibit J is missing or unclear, the prospective franchisee should request this information from Dog Haus to ensure they understand who is authorized to receive legal notices on behalf of the franchisor in that state.