Does the Dog Haus franchise agreement cover the sale of hamburgers?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
greement**") 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 co
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Yes, according to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement does cover the sale of hamburgers. 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 hamburgers as part of their menu offerings.
Paragraph A of the franchise agreement describes the Dog Haus System as encompassing restaurants that provide freshly prepared, cooked-to-order, high-quality proprietary gourmet hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, chicken, and plant-based food products. These items are accompanied by Dog Haus's proprietary sauces, various related food products, side dishes, and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. These offerings are available for both on-premises and off-premises consumption under the Dog Haus trademark.
This comprehensive product line is a key element of the Dog Haus franchise, and franchisees are expected to adhere to the franchisor's standards and specifications in preparing and serving these items. The inclusion of hamburgers in this list confirms that franchisees are permitted and expected to sell hamburgers as part of their Dog Haus franchise.