What are some conditions Dog Haus may require a Recommended Supplier to agree to in writing?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As a condition of its approval, Franchisor may require a Recommended Supplier to agree in writing to (i) provide, from time to time, upon Franchisor's request, free samples of the Non-Proprietary Product the Recommended Supplier intends to supply to Franchisee; (ii) faithfully comply with Franchisor's specifications for the Non-Proprietary Products and Services to be sold by the Recommended Supplier; (iii) sell any Non-Proprietary Products and Services bearing the Dog Haus Marks only to franchisees of Franchisor and only under a trademark license agreement with Franchisor; (iv) provide Franchisor, upon request, with duplicate purchase invoices issued to Franchisee for Franchisor's records and inspection purposes; (v) permit Franchisor's representatives to routinely hold meetings with the Recommended Supplier to ensure the Recommended Supplier's compliance with Franchisor's standards and specifications and (vi) otherwise comply with Franchisor's reasonable requests.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wants to use a Recommended Supplier (a supplier not already approved by Dog Haus), Dog Haus may require that supplier to agree to certain conditions in writing as part of the approval process. These conditions are designed to ensure quality control and protect the Dog Haus brand.
Specifically, Dog Haus may require the Recommended Supplier to: provide free samples of their Non-Proprietary Products upon request, comply with Dog Haus's specifications for the Non-Proprietary Products and Services, sell Non-Proprietary Products bearing Dog Haus Marks only to Dog Haus franchisees under a trademark license agreement, provide duplicate purchase invoices to Dog Haus upon request for record-keeping and inspection, allow Dog Haus representatives to meet with them regularly to ensure compliance with standards, and comply with other reasonable requests from Dog Haus.
Furthermore, Dog Haus may require the franchisee or the Recommended Supplier to reimburse Dog Haus for the costs associated with reviewing the supplier's application, including inspection and testing costs. Dog Haus may also require an advance deposit of up to $1,000 before inspecting the Recommended Supplier's facilities. Dog Haus can revoke approval if the supplier fails to continue meeting their criteria. This ensures Dog Haus maintains control over its supply chain and product quality, even when franchisees propose alternative suppliers.