Does the Dog Haus franchise agreement cover the sale of sausages?
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 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.
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 sausages. The agreement specifically mentions that Dog Haus restaurants offer gourmet hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, chicken, and plant-based food products. These items are accompanied by the franchisor's proprietary sauces, related food products, side dishes, and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. These are available for consumption both on the premises and off-premises under the Dog Haus trademark.
This indicates that franchisees are expected to sell sausages as part of the standard Dog Haus menu. The agreement emphasizes that franchisees must adhere to the franchisor's standards and specifications for preparing and serving all authorized products. This ensures consistency across all Dog Haus locations and maintains the brand's reputation.
Furthermore, franchisees are required to advertise, sell, and serve only Dog Haus Authorized Products at or from the franchised restaurant. They are not allowed to remove any authorized product from the menu without the franchisor's written consent. This provision ensures that the Dog Haus menu remains consistent and that franchisees do not deviate from the established product offerings without approval.