Does 'Applicable Law' for a Dog Haus franchise include future amendments?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as requiring the commission of any act contrary to Applicable Law.
Whenever there is any conflict between any provisions of this Agreement and any present or future statute, law, ordinance or regulation contrary to which the Parties have no legal right to contract, the latter shall prevail, but in that event, the provisions of this Agreement thus affected shall be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the requirements of the law.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement acknowledges that 'Applicable Law' includes both present and future statutes, laws, ordinances, or regulations. Specifically, if there is any conflict between the franchise agreement and any current or future law that the parties cannot legally contract against, the law will take precedence. However, the provisions of the franchise agreement will only be curtailed or limited to the extent necessary to comply with the law. This ensures that the agreement remains enforceable to the fullest extent possible while adhering to legal requirements.
This clause means that as a Dog Haus franchisee, you must comply with all applicable laws, even if those laws change after you sign the franchise agreement. If a new law is enacted that conflicts with a provision in your franchise agreement, the new law will supersede that provision. This could affect various aspects of your business, such as pricing, operations, or marketing.
Dog Haus retains the right to seek injunctive relief to prevent any act or omission by a franchisee or its employees that violates Applicable Law, which includes the laws as they exist now or are amended in the future. This underscores the importance of staying informed about changes in the law and ensuring that your Dog Haus franchise remains in compliance. Franchisees should consult with legal counsel to understand how changes in Applicable Law may affect their obligations under the franchise agreement.