What are 'Dog Haus Authorized Products'?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- "Dog Haus Approved Suppliers" means suppliers of Dog Haus Branded Products, Dog Haus Proprietary Products and Non-Proprietary Products, and ancillary services, food products, beverages, supplies, furniture, fixtures and equipment for Dog Haus Restaurants that have been accepted and approved by Franchisor because they have demonstrated to Franchisor their ability to supply products and services for Dog Haus Restaurants meeting Franchisor's specifications as to brand names, models, contents, manner of preparation, ingredients, quality, freshness, compliance with governmental standards and regulations, reliability with respect to delivery and consistency in the quality of their products or services.
Franchisor and its Affiliates may be Dog Haus Approved Suppliers.
"Dog Haus Authorized Products" means all Dog Haus Branded Products, Dog Haus Proprietary Products and Non-Proprietary Products offered for sale or used at Dog Haus Restaurants, as specified by Franchisor from time to time.
"Dog Haus Branded Products" means any product now existing or developed in the future that bears any of the Dog Haus Marks, including products that are prepared, sold and/or manufactured in strict accordance with Franchisor's recipes, methods, standards and specifications, as well as novelty items such as cups, coolers, hats, tshirts and the like.
"Dog Haus Proprietary Products" means only those food products, beverages, packaging and other products which are produced or manufactured strictly in accordance with Dog Haus Trade Secrets or that Franchisor otherwise designates as proprietary.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 87–328)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, 'Dog Haus Authorized Products' are defined as all Dog Haus Branded Products, Dog Haus Proprietary Products, and Non-Proprietary Products that are offered for sale or used at Dog Haus Restaurants. These products are specified by Dog Haus and may change from time to time. This definition is important for prospective franchisees as it outlines the scope of products they are authorized to sell and use within their Dog Haus franchise.
Dog Haus Branded Products include any product that bears any of the Dog Haus Marks. This includes products prepared, sold, or manufactured according to Dog Haus's recipes, methods, standards, and specifications, as well as novelty items like cups, coolers, and t-shirts. Dog Haus Proprietary Products are food products, beverages, packaging, and other products produced or manufactured strictly in accordance with Dog Haus Trade Secrets or designated as proprietary by Dog Haus.
The inclusion of 'Non-Proprietary Products' in the definition of 'Dog Haus Authorized Products' suggests that franchisees may also be required to offer or use certain products that are not unique to Dog Haus but are part of the standard offerings. Franchisees must adhere to the franchisor's specifications regarding these products to maintain consistency across all Dog Haus locations. Understanding the distinction between these categories is crucial for franchisees to ensure they comply with Dog Haus's standards and maintain the brand's integrity.
In practical terms, this means a Dog Haus franchisee must only source and sell products approved by the franchisor. Deviation from this could result in a breach of the franchise agreement. Prospective franchisees should seek clarification from Dog Haus regarding the specific types and sources of authorized products during their due diligence process.