What assets did Dog Haus International, LLC (DHI) transfer to Dog Haus on April 2, 2018?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Our predecessor, Dog Haus International, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("DHI") was organized on January 22, 2013 and offered our franchises for sale from May 18, 2013 until April 2, 2018. DHI's affiliate, Dog Haus, LLC, a California limited liability company (the "Operating Company"), was organized on August 17, 2010 and owned the trade name "Dog Haus" and the "Dog Haus" trademarks, service marks, logos, commercial symbols and other intellectual property until April 2, 2018. On April 2, 2018, DHI and the Operating Company closed a recapitalization financing transaction with us under which DHI transferred all existing area development agreements, franchise agreements, franchisee indebtedness, obligations and guarantees with Dog Haus franchisees and other assets to us and the Operating Company transferred all of its right, title and interest to the Dog Haus trademarks, service marks, logos, commercial symbols and other intellectual property to us. We assumed responsibility as the "franchisor" for all existing Dog Haus area developers and franchisees and perform all pre-opening and post-opening obligations under their area development agreements and franchise agreements. We also assumed responsibility for all future franchising of Dog Haus Restaurants worldwide. DHI does not offer or sell any additional franchises.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, on April 2, 2018, Dog Haus International, LLC (DHI) transferred specific assets to Dog Haus Worldwide, LLC as part of a recapitalization financing transaction. These assets included all existing area development agreements, franchise agreements, franchisee indebtedness, obligations, and guarantees with Dog Haus franchisees. This means that Dog Haus assumed all responsibilities and relationships with existing franchisees and area developers.
In addition to the transfer of franchisee-related agreements and obligations, Dog Haus, LLC (the Operating Company) transferred all of its right, title, and interest to the Dog Haus trademarks, service marks, logos, commercial symbols, and other intellectual property to Dog Haus Worldwide, LLC. This transfer of intellectual property signifies that Dog Haus Worldwide, LLC became the sole owner of the brand's identity and associated assets.
Following this transaction, Dog Haus Worldwide, LLC assumed the role of franchisor for all existing Dog Haus area developers and franchisees. They became responsible for fulfilling all pre-opening and post-opening obligations outlined in the area development agreements and franchise agreements. DHI no longer offers or sells any additional franchises, solidifying Dog Haus Worldwide, LLC as the primary franchising entity for the Dog Haus brand.