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Does the Dog Haus Franchise Agreement (Exhibit A) contain information about dispute resolution?

Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

[Item 17: RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP]

Section In
Franchise
Agreement
(Exhibit A) and
in Remote
Kitchen
Addendum
Provision (Exhibit C) Summary
Non-curable defaults pursuant to Article 16 of your Franchise
Agreement (subject to state law). (Remote Kitchen Addendum).
i. Franchisee's Franchise You must cease use of our
trademarks, de-identify the
obligations on Agreement Franchised Restaurant, pay all amounts due to us, and return the
termination/ Sections 17.1 - Manuals. We may, at our option, assume all telephone numbers
nonrenewal 17.4, 17.7 and for the Franchised Restaurant. You must, at our option, cancel or
17.8; Remote assign to us your rights to any Internet websites or web pages or
Kitchen e-mail addresses or assumed, fictitious or corporate names that
Addendum contain the Dog Haus Marks. See also "r" below.
Section 8.1
Post-termination obligations pursuant to Article 17 of your
Franchise Agreement. (Remote Kitchen Addendum)
j. Assignment of Franchise No restriction on our right to assign.
contract by Franchisor Agreement
Section 14.1
k. "Transfer" by Franchise Includes transfer of the Franchise Agreement or change in
Franchisee - definition Agreement ownership of the business entity that owns it.
Section 14.2;
Remote Kitchen
Addendum
Article 7
l. Franchisor's approval Franchise Transfers require our prior written consent, which will not be
of transfer by Agreement unreasonably withheld.
Section 14.2;
Remote Kitchen
Addendum
Article 7
m. Conditions for Franchise The proposed transferee must qualify, successfully complete our
Franchisor's approval Agreement initial training program, sign our then-current Franchise
of transfer Sections 14.2 Agreement (provided, that the term of the new Franchise
and 14.4; Agreement will be the remaining term of the existing Franchise
Remote Kitchen Agreement), provide us with a guarantee signed by all equity
Addendum owners of the proposed franchisee and their spouses (if the
Article 7 proposed franchisee is an entity), the proposed transferee must
conform the Franchised Restaurant with our then current
appearance and design standard and equipment specifications
applicable to new Dog Haus Restaurants, and you must be in
good standing, sign a general release, sign a guarantee of the
transferee's obligations under the new Franchise Agreement in
our favor, pay the transfer fee and the proposed transferee must
conduct a promotional campaign and spend the then-current
required transfer marketing expenditure. See also "r" below. If
the Franchise Agreement has been signed under an Area

[Item 17: RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP]

Provision Section In Franchise Agreement (Exhibit A) and in Remote Kitchen Addendum (Exhibit C) Summary
selection requirements, enter a Lease or open the Franchised
Restaurant within the applicable time periods provided for in the
Franchise Agreement; purchasing products from non-approved
suppliers; a breach of your obligations under the Franchise
Agreement or any other agreement between you and us that is
not capable of being cured by you; an approved assignment is
not effected within the time provided following your death of
permanent incapacity; failing to comply with the covenants in
Article 15 or failing to deliver the executed covenants required
under Section 11.5 or Section 15.8 to us; failing to successfully
complete the Initial training Program; failing to obtain or
maintain the required insurance coverage; failing to make a
payment within 10 days after receipt of written notice from us
that any required payment is overdue, unless you notify us of

Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 63–72)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 17 addresses dispute resolution within the Franchise Agreement (Exhibit A). While the provided excerpts do not detail the specific dispute resolution procedures outlined in the agreement, Item 17 generally covers "Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution".

Specifically, the table in Item 17 provides summaries of various provisions within the Franchise Agreement and Remote Kitchen Addendum, including those related to termination conditions, obligations upon termination or non-renewal, and conditions for transfer. However, the excerpts do not include details about how disputes between Dog Haus and a franchisee are to be resolved, such as whether mediation, arbitration, or litigation is required.

A prospective Dog Haus franchisee should carefully review the full Franchise Agreement (Exhibit A) and Remote Kitchen Addendum (Exhibit C) to understand the specific processes for resolving disputes. It would be prudent to consult with a legal professional to fully understand the implications of these provisions.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.
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