Does the definition of 'Catering Services' for Dog Haus include promotional practices?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 7.38 Catering Services.
Franchisee shall follow Franchisor's Catering Services policies and procedures in the Manuals, which may require Franchisee to provide Catering Services or may restrict the areas in which Franchisee may offer Catering Services.
Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor's Catering policies and procedures may allow other Dog Haus Restaurants to provide Catering Services in Franchisee's Protected Area and may allow Franchisee to provide Catering Services outside of Franchisee's Protected Area.
Franchisor may require Franchisee to discontinue Catering Services.
- 7.39 Privacy.
Franchisee shall comply with all Applicable Laws pertaining to the privacy of customer, employee and transactional information ("Privacy Laws").
Franchisee shall also comply with Franchisor's standards and policies pertaining to Privacy Laws.
If there is a conflict between Franchisor's standards and policies pertaining to Privacy Laws and actual Applicable Law, Franchisee shall (i) comply with the requirements of Applicable Law; (ii) immediately give Franchisor written notice of the conflict; and (iii) promptly and fully
cooperate with Franchisor and Franchisor's counsel in determining the most effective way, if any, to meet Franchisor's standards and policies pertaining to Privacy Laws within the bounds of Applicable Law. Franchisee shall not publish, disseminate, implement, revise, or rescind a data privacy policy without Franchisor's prior written consent to such policy.
8. SUPPLIERS AND PRODUCTS.
To protect the Dog Haus System, the Dog Haus Marks, the Dog Haus Trade Secrets and the goodwill associated with the same,
- 8.1 Dog Haus Approved Suppliers.
All Dog Haus Branded Products, Dog Haus Proprietary Products, Sub-Branded Product s, Non-Proprietary Products and Services, POS systems, website, mobile applications, online ordering systems and merchant service providers designated by Franchisor for use and sale at the Franchised Restaurant must be purchased from Dog Haus Approved Suppliers in accordance with Franchisor's written specifications.
Franchisor and its Affiliates may be, but are not obligated to become, Dog Haus Approved Suppliers of certain Dog Haus Branded Products, Dog Haus Proprietary Products, Sub-Branded Products and Non-Proprietary Products and Services and may act as the sole Dog Haus Approved Suppliers of certain Dog Haus Branded Products, Dog Haus Proprietary Products, Sub-Branded Products and Non-Proprietary Products and Services.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, while the term 'Catering Services' itself is mentioned, its specific definition, including whether it encompasses promotional practices, is not detailed within the provided excerpts. However, the document does state that franchisees must adhere to Dog Haus's Catering Services policies and procedures as outlined in the manuals. These policies may dictate the areas in which franchisees can offer catering. Dog Haus retains the right to mandate that franchisees discontinue catering services.
Item 7.12 discusses prices and promotional programs. It states that franchisees must adhere to pricing guidelines and promotional programs established by Dog Haus, including honoring discount programs and complying with pricing policies. Franchisees are also required to conduct events and promotions as directed by Dog Haus, potentially offering products and services at specified prices or free of charge.
Therefore, while the definition of 'Catering Services' is not explicitly provided, the FDD excerpts suggest that promotional activities are likely integrated into the broader operational requirements and marketing strategies that Dog Haus franchisees must follow. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Dog Haus regarding the specific definition of 'Catering Services' and the extent to which promotional practices are included or required.