What exhibit in the Dog Haus FDD contains the current form of the Franchise Agreement?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
), by any business providing products and services similar to those provided at Dog Haus Restaurants, or by another business, even if such business operates, franchises and/or licenses Competitive Businesses; and (ix) engage in all other activities that this Agreement does not expressly prohibit.
3. INITIAL AND RENEWAL TERMS.
- 3.1 Initial Term. The Initial Term shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire on the Expiration Date. If Franchisee does not elect to renew the Initial Term under Section 3.2, this Agreement shall expire on the Expiration Date.
- 3.2 Renewal Right. Upon the expiration of the Initial Term, Franchisee shall have the right (the "Renewal Right") to enter into a new franchise agreement in the Then-Current form then generally being offered to prospective Dog Haus Franchisees (a "Renewal Franchise Agreement") for successive Renewal Terms. If Franchisee desires to exercise the Renewal Right for a Renewal Term, Franchisee shall, no later than twelve (12) months prior to the Expiration Date or Renewal Term Expiration Date, as the case may be, notify Franchisor in writing (the "Renewal Notice") that Franchisee desires to extend the Initial Term or Renewal Term for the duration of the Renewal Term or the next successive Renewal Term.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement itself refers to several exhibits, but does not explicitly state which exhibit contains the current form of the Franchise Agreement.
However, Section 3.2 discusses the franchisee's option to renew the franchise agreement. It states that upon expiration of the initial term, the franchisee has the right to enter into a new franchise agreement in the "Then-Current form then generally being offered to prospective Dog Haus Franchisees." Similarly, section 14.4.4 discusses the requirements for a proposed buyer of a franchise, stating that "The Proposed Buyer must sign Franchisor's Then-Current form of Franchise Agreement".
While the FDD mentions the "Then-Current form of Franchise Agreement" in the context of renewals and assignments, it does not specify which exhibit contains the actual agreement. A prospective franchisee should ask the franchisor directly which exhibit contains the current franchise agreement to fully understand the contractual obligations and terms.