Does the Dog Haus franchise agreement cover the sale of chicken?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
TERMINATION47 | | | 17. | OBLIGATIONS FOLLOWING TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION52 | | | 18. | INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND INDEMNIFICATION54 | | | 19. | DISPUTE RESOLUTION56 | | | 20. | NOTICES60 | | | 21. | ACKNOWLEDGMENTS60 | |
EXHIBITS
| EXHIBIT A | FRANCHISE INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| EXHIBIT B | ENTITY INFORMATION DISCLOSURE |
| EXHIBIT C | GUARANTEE OF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT |
| EXHIBIT D | DEBIT AUTHORIZATION FORM |
THIS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as of the "Effective Date" set forth on Exhibit A by and between DOG HAUS WORLDWIDE, LLC, a California limited liability company ("Franchisor"), on the one hand, and the individuals or Entity identified as "Franchisee" on Exhibit A, on the other hand, who are individually referred to in this Agreement as a "Party", and collectively referred to in this Agreement as "Parties", with reference to the following facts:
- A. Franchisor, its predecessor and Affiliate have developed the "Dog Haus System" for the establishment and operation of restaurants ("Dog Haus Restaurants") that offer freshly prepared, cooked to order, high quality proprietary gourmet hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, chicken and plant-based food products accompanied by Franchisor's proprietary sauces and a variety of other related food products, side dishes and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for both on-premises and off-premises consumption under the trade name and service mark "Dog Haus" and other related trademarks, service marks, logos and commercial symbols, and the trade dress used to identify Dog Haus Restaurants, including the unique and distinctive interior and exterior building designs, color schemes, furniture, fixtures and accessories present in Dog Haus Restaurants (collectively, the "Dog Haus Marks").
- B. Franchisee desires to obtain a license and franchise to develop, own and operate one "Dog Haus Biergarten" or "Dog Haus Fast Casual Restaurant" (the "Franchised Restaurant"), under the Dog Haus Marks in strict accordance with the Dog Haus System and the standards established by Franchisor, and Franchisor is willing to grant Franchisee a license and franchise under the terms and conditions in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE:
1. DEFINITIONS.
The capitalized terms in this Agreement that are not defined elsewhere in the text of this Agreement are assigned these definitions:
- "Abandon" means (i) Franchisee's failure, at any time during the Term, to keep the Franchised Restaurant open and operating for business for a period of five (5) consecutive days, except as provided in the Manuals;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement does cover the sale of chicken. Specifically, the agreement pertains to restaurants that offer gourmet hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, chicken, and plant-based food products. This indicates that franchisees are authorized to sell chicken as part of their menu offerings.
The agreement emphasizes that Dog Haus restaurants offer a variety of food products, including chicken, alongside proprietary sauces, related food products, side dishes, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. This suggests that chicken is an integral part of the Dog Haus menu and business model.
Furthermore, the franchise agreement states that franchisees must advertise, sell, and serve only Dog Haus Authorized Products at or from the Franchised Restaurant. All Dog Haus Authorized Products must be sold and distributed under the names designated by Dog Haus and prepared and served strictly in accordance with Dog Haus's methods, standards, and specifications. This implies that if chicken is an authorized product, franchisees are obligated to sell it according to Dog Haus's guidelines.