What documents must a Dog Haus Area Developer sign to renew their agreement?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Section In | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise | |||
| Agreement | |||
| (Exhibit A) and | |||
| in Remote | |||
| Kitchen | |||
| Addendum | |||
| Provision | (Exhibit C) | Summary | |
| Non-curable defaults pursuant to Article 16 of your Franchise | |||
| Agreement (subject to state law). (Remote Kitchen Addendum). | |||
| i. | Franchisee's | Franchise | You must cease use of our |
| trademarks, de-identify the | |||
| obligations on | Agreement | Franchised Restaurant, pay all amounts due to us, and return the | |
| termination/ | Sections 17.1 - | Manuals. We may, at our option, assume all telephone numbers | |
| nonrenewal | 17.4, 17.7 and | for the Franchised Restaurant. You must, at our option, cancel or | |
| 17.8; Remote | assign to us your rights to any Internet websites or web pages or | ||
| Kitchen | e-mail addresses or assumed, fictitious or corporate names that | ||
| Addendum | contain the Dog Haus Marks. See also "r" below. | ||
| Section 8.1 | |||
| Post-termination obligations pursuant to Article 17 of your | |||
| Franchise Agreement. (Remote Kitchen Addendum) | |||
| j. | Assignment of | Franchise | No restriction on our right to assign. |
| contract by Franchisor | Agreement | ||
| Section 14.1 | |||
| k. | "Transfer" by | Franchise | Includes transfer of the Franchise Agreement or change in |
| Franchisee - definition | Agreement | ownership of the business entity that owns it. | |
| Section 14.2; | |||
| Remote Kitchen | |||
| Addendum | |||
| Article 7 | |||
| l. | Franchisor's approval | Franchise | Transfers require our prior written consent, which will not be |
| of transfer by | Agreement | unreasonably withheld. | |
| Franchisee | Section 14.2; | ||
| Remote Kitchen | |||
| Addendum | |||
| Article 7 | |||
| m. | Conditions for | Franchise | The proposed transferee must qualify, successfully complete our |
| Franchisor's approval | Agreement | initial training program, sign our then-current Franchise | |
| of transfer | Sections 14.2 | Agreement (provided, that the term of the new Franchise | |
| and 14.4; | Agreement will be the remaining term of the existing Franchise | ||
| Remote Kitchen | Agreement), provide us with a guarantee signed by all equity | ||
| Addendum | owners of the proposed franchisee and their spouses (if the | ||
| Article 7 | proposed franchisee is an entity), the proposed transferee must |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 63–72)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Dog Haus Franchise Disclosure Document, the conditions for a Dog Haus franchisee to renew their franchise agreement involve the proposed transferee signing the then-current Franchise Agreement. The new Franchise Agreement's term will be the remaining term of the existing Franchise Agreement.
Additionally, if the proposed franchisee is an entity, they must provide Dog Haus with a guarantee signed by all equity owners of the proposed franchisee and their spouses. These requirements ensure that Dog Haus maintains consistent standards and secures financial commitments from those taking over a franchise.
It is important for prospective Dog Haus franchisees to understand these renewal conditions, as they outline the necessary steps and commitments required to continue operating the franchise. This includes being prepared to meet the then-current franchise agreement terms and providing necessary guarantees, which can impact the financial and operational aspects of the franchise.