What conditions must be satisfied before Dog Haus will execute a Then-Current Franchise Agreement for each Dog Haus Restaurant?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
condition precedent to Area Developer's right to develop each Dog Haus Restaurant, all of the following conditions precedent must be satisfied and Franchisor shall execute a Then-Current Franchise Agreement for each Dog Haus Restaurant if, and only if (i) Area Developer has fully performed all of its obligations under this Agreement and all other agreements between Franchisor and Area Developer and is in Good Standing on the date of Franchisor's execution of a Franchise Agreement; (ii) Area Developer demonstrates Area Developer's Then-Current financial ability to implement and complete the construction and Opening of the Dog Haus Restaurant; (iii) Area Developer has Opened and continues to operate no less than the aggregate number of Dog Haus Restaurants required by the Minimum Development Obligation in compliance with the Development Schedule; (iv) Area Developer has executed a Then-Current Franchise Agreement and delivered it to Franchisor; (v) Area Developer executes and delivers a General Release to Franchisor in a form acceptable to Franchisor; and (vi) Area Developer has paid Franchisor the Initial Franchise Fee when Area Developer executed the Franchise Agreement and returned it to Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 87–328)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, before Dog Haus will execute a Then-Current Franchise Agreement for each Dog Haus Restaurant, several conditions must be met by the Area Developer. These conditions are designed to protect the Dog Haus system and ensure the Area Developer is capable of fulfilling their obligations.
First, the Area Developer must have fully performed all obligations under the Area Development Agreement and any other agreements with Dog Haus and must be in good standing at the time of the Franchise Agreement's execution. Second, the Area Developer must demonstrate the financial ability to complete the construction and opening of the Dog Haus Restaurant. Third, the Area Developer must have opened and continue to operate the minimum number of Dog Haus Restaurants required by the Development Schedule.
Additionally, the Area Developer must execute and deliver the Then-Current Franchise Agreement to Dog Haus, as well as provide a General Release in a form acceptable to Dog Haus. Finally, the Area Developer must have paid the Initial Franchise Fee when executing and returning the Franchise Agreement to Dog Haus. Meeting all these conditions is essential for Dog Haus to proceed with the Franchise Agreement, ensuring both parties are aligned and the new location has the best chance of success.