Does the Dog Haus agreement grant the Candidate any right to use the Dog Haus System or Marks?

According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Candidate Agreement does not grant the candidate any rights to use the Dog Haus System or the Dog Haus Marks. Specifically, the agreement is not a franchise agreement or a license, and it explicitly reserves the rights to the confidential information to the franchisor.

This means that the candidate, before becoming a franchisee, is not authorized to use any of Dog Haus's trademarks, service marks, logos, or the operational methods associated with the Dog Haus System. This restriction is in place to protect the Dog Haus brand and its proprietary information. The candidate is only allowed access to this information under the specific terms and conditions outlined in the Candidate Agreement, primarily for evaluation purposes before a potential franchise agreement is established.

This limitation is typical in the franchise industry during the initial candidate phase. It ensures that only approved and fully contracted franchisees can represent the brand and utilize its resources, maintaining brand consistency and quality control. A prospective franchisee should carefully review the Candidate Agreement to understand the full scope of these restrictions and how they apply during the pre-franchise period.