Is attendance at the Annual Franchise Conference mandatory for Dog Haus franchisees?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 7.29 Annual Franchise Conference.
Franchisor may hold an Annual Franchise Conference for all Dog Haus franchisees each year.
The Principal Owner and each General Manager shall attend the Annual Franchise Conference.
Franchisee shall pay Franchisor a "Franchisee Conference Fee" to reimburse Franchisor for a portion of the direct costs to provide the Annual Franchise Conference.
Franchisee shall pay the Franchisee Conference Fee upon demand at least thirty (30) days before the date of the Annual Franchise Conference, whether or not Franchisee attends the Annual Franchise Conference.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Principal Owner and each General Manager must attend the Annual Franchise Conference. Dog Haus may hold an Annual Franchise Conference for all franchisees each year. Franchisees are also required to pay a "Franchisee Conference Fee" to reimburse Dog Haus for a portion of the direct costs of the conference, regardless of whether the franchisee attends.
This means that if you are a Dog Haus franchisee, your Principal Owner and General Manager are obligated to attend the Annual Franchise Conference. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as conferences provide an opportunity for training, networking, and updates on the brand's direction.
However, even if you choose not to attend the conference, you are still responsible for paying the Franchisee Conference Fee. This fee is due at least 30 days before the conference date. This policy ensures that Dog Haus can cover the costs associated with organizing the conference, even if some franchisees do not participate.