Does the Dog Haus franchise agreement define 'Entity Information Disclosure'?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 7.28 Authorization to Release Information and Use Images.
Franchisee hereby authorizes (and agrees to execute any other documents deemed necessary to effect the authorization):
7.28.1 All banks, financial institutions, businesses, suppliers, manufacturers, contractors, vendors and other persons or entities with whom Franchisee does business to disclose to Franchisor any financial information in their possession relating to Franchisee or the Franchised Restaurant which Franchisor may request.
7.28.2 Franchisor to disclose to prospective franchisees or other third parties data from Franchisee's reports if Franchisor determines, in Franchisor's sole discretion, that the disclosure is necessary or advisable.
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- 28.3 Franchisor to photograph and film Franchisee, its employees, the public and all areas of the Franchised Restaurant, without further authorization from, or compensation to, Franchisee and to use their images for marketing and promotion of the Franchised Restaurant, other Dog Haus Restaurants and franchises for Dog Haus Restaurants.
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- 28.4 Franchisor to disclose to third parties, including but not limited to Franchisee's Landlord or bank, information about Franchisee relating to Franchisee's obligations or performance under this Agreement if Franchisor determines, in Franchisor's sole discretion, that the disclosure is necessary or advisable.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Dog Haus Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement does not explicitly define the term 'Entity Information Disclosure.' However, the agreement does include provisions related to the authorization to release information.
Specifically, Dog Haus's franchise agreement states that the franchisee authorizes banks, financial institutions, businesses, suppliers, and other entities with whom the franchisee does business to disclose financial information to Dog Haus. Additionally, Dog Haus is authorized to disclose data from the franchisee's reports to prospective franchisees or other third parties if deemed necessary. Dog Haus can also disclose information about the franchisee's obligations or performance under the agreement to third parties like the franchisee's landlord or bank if Dog Haus considers it necessary.
These clauses in the Dog Haus franchise agreement allow for the exchange of information between the franchisee, Dog Haus, and third parties. A prospective franchisee should carefully consider these provisions and how they might impact their business and financial privacy. It would be prudent to discuss with Dog Haus under what specific circumstances they would exercise these rights to disclose franchisee information.