Does the Dog Haus franchise agreement cover the sale of side dishes?
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.
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 address the sale of side dishes. Specifically, the agreement pertains to restaurants that offer gourmet hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, chicken, and plant-based food products, accompanied by proprietary sauces, related food products, side dishes, and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. These items are available for consumption both on and off the premises.
This means that as a Dog Haus franchisee, you are expected to offer side dishes as part of your menu. The agreement ensures that Dog Haus restaurants maintain a consistent product line, including these side dishes, to align with the brand's established standards.
The agreement also states that franchisees must advertise, sell, and serve only Dog Haus Authorized Products, prepared and served according to the franchisor's methods and standards. Franchisees cannot remove any authorized product, including side dishes, from the menu without written consent from Dog Haus. This requirement helps maintain uniformity across all Dog Haus locations and ensures customers receive a consistent experience.