Does the Dog Haus franchise agreement define 'Effective Date'?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
LIGATIONS 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
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 define the term "Effective Date". The agreement states that it is made and entered into as of the "Effective Date" set forth on Exhibit A. This date is significant because it marks the commencement of the franchise relationship and is used to calculate other important dates and deadlines within the agreement.
The "Initial Term" of the franchise agreement, which is defined as ten years, begins on the Effective Date and ends on the Expiration Date. The Principal Owner has five months after the Effective Date to complete the Pre-Opening Initial Training Program.
Prospective Dog Haus franchisees should pay close attention to Exhibit A of the franchise agreement to understand exactly when their agreement becomes effective and how this date impacts their obligations and timelines. Understanding the Effective Date is crucial for managing the franchise and meeting all requirements within the specified timeframes.