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What happens if a Dog Haus Area Developer or Owner discloses Dog Haus Trade Secrets?

Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

or other custodian (permanent or temporary) of Area Developer's assets or property, or any part thereof, is appointed by any court of competent jurisdiction; (vi) if proceedings for a composition with creditors under any Applicable Law is instituted by or against Area Developer or its Principal Owner; (vii) if a final judgment in excess of $100,000 against any Dog Haus Restaurants remains unsatisfied or of record for thirty (30) days or longer (unless a supersedeas bond is filed); (viii) if Area Developer or its Principal Owner admits Area Developer or its Principal Owner is unable to generally pay Area Developer's or its Principal Owner's debts as they become due; (ix) if execution is levied against any Dog Haus Restaurant or property; (x) if suit to foreclose any lien or mortgage against any Dog Haus Restaurant or the equipment of any Dog Haus Restaurant is instituted against Area Developer or its Principal Owner and not dismissed within thirty (30) days; or (xi) if any Dog Haus Restaurant shall be sold after levy thereupon by any sheriff, marshal, or constable.

  • 11.2 Termination With Notice and Without Opportunity to Cure. Area Developer shall be in Default under this Agreement, and Franchisor may, at its option, terminate this Agreement and all rights granted under this Agreement, without affording Area Developer any opportunity to cure the Default, effective immediately upon receipt of notice by Area Developer (i) if Area Developer or an Owner is convicted of a felony, a crime involving moral turpitude, or any other crime or offense that Franchisor believes is reasonably likely to have an adverse effect on the Dog Haus System, the Dog Haus Marks, the goodwill associated therewith, or Franchisor's interest therein; (ii) if Area Developer fails to comply with the Development Schedule; (iii) if any of the Franchise Agreements or any other agreement between Area Developer and Franchisor or its Affiliates are terminated due to a Default by Area Developer; (iv) if any purported assignment or transfer of any direct or indirect interest in this Agreement, in the Dog Haus Restaurants, or in all or substantially all of Area Developer's assets is made to any third party by Area Developer or an Owner without Franchisor's prior written consent; (v) if any transfer of the equity ownership interests of Area Developer or an Owner is made to any third party without Franchisor's prior written consent; (vi) if Area Developer or an Owner discloses or divulges the contents of Franchisor's Manuals, Dog Haus Trade Secrets or other Dog Haus Confidential Information provided to Area Developer by Franchisor; (vii) if an approved Assignment, as required by Section 9.5, is not effected within the time provided following death or incapacity of an Owner; (viii) if Area Developer or an Owner fails to comply with the covenants in Article 13 or fails to obtain execution of and deliver the covenants required under Section 13.7; (ix) if Area Developer or an Owner has made any material misrepresentations in connection with their application to Franchisor for the development rights granted by this Agreement; (x) if Area Developer or an Owner, after curing a Default pursuant to Section 11.3, commits the same, similar, or different Default, whether or not cured after notice; (xi) if any Owner fails or refuses to deliver to Franchisor, within ten (10) days after Franchisor's written request, a Guarantee in substantially the form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit C and current financial statements as may from time to time be requested by Franchisor; (xii) if Area Developer, an Owner or an Affiliate fails to comply with any or all of the terms of this Agreement, or any other agreement between Franchisor, or its Affiliates, and Area Developer or an Owner beyond the applicable cure period; (xiii) upon a Default of Area Developer's obligations under this Agreement or any other agreement between Area Developer and Franchisor, which by its nature is not capable of being cured by Area Developer; (xiv) if funding promised or otherwise represented to be made available to Area Developer or its Owners on the condition that Area Developer sign this Agreement is not made available to Area Developer or its Owners within ten (10) business days after Area Developer signs this Agreement; (xv) if, in Franchisor's Business Judgment, Franchisor has grounds to believe that Area Developer or any of its Owners, officers, directors, or key employees has engaged or attempted to engage, through one or more affirmative acts or a failure to act, in any fraudulent, dishonest, unethical, immoral, or similar conduct in connection with Area Developer's development of Dog Haus Restaurants, whether such conduct is directed at or reasonably expected to impact Area Developer's development of Dog Haus Restaurants, the System, the Franchisor or its Affiliates, suppliers, other area developers, or another third party; or (xvi) if, in Franchisor's Business Judgment, Franchisor has grounds to believe that Area Developer or any of its Owners, officers, or directors has engaged in any lewd or immoral conduct, whether or not in connection with Area Developer's development of Dog Haus Restaurants.
  • Termination With Notice and Opportunity to Cure. Except as provided in Section 11.1 and Section 11.2, 11.3 Area Developer shall have thirty (30) days after its receipt of written notice from Franchisor within which to remedy any Default under this Agreement and to provide evidence thereof to Franchisor. If any such Default is not cured within the specified time, or such longer period as Applicable Law may require, this Agreement shall terminate without further notice to Area Developer effective immediately upon expiration of the thirty (30) day period or such longer period as Applicable Law may require. Area Developer shall be in Default pursuant to this Section 11.3 for failure to substantially comply with any of the requirements imposed by this Agreement, as it may from time to time reasonably be modified or supplemented by the Manuals, or for failure to carry out the terms of this Agreement in good faith.

  • Options At Termination. Upon any Default under Sections 11.2 or 11.3, Franchisor may immediately take 11.4 any one or more of the following actions, by written notice to Area Developer: (i) terminate this Agreement and all rights granted to Area Developer under this Agreement; (ii) accelerate or decelerate the Development Schedule; (iii) reduce the Minimum Development Obligation; (iv) eliminate or diminish Area Developer's rights with respect to the Development Area or the size of the Development Area; or (v) increase the fees to be paid by Area Developer to Franchisor
  • 11.5 Cross-Default. Any Default by Area Developer under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, any Franchise Agreement, or any other agreement between Franchisor, or its Affiliates, and Area Developer, shall be deemed to be a Default of each and every other such agreement.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 87–328)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if an Area Developer or Owner discloses Dog Haus Trade Secrets or other confidential information, it constitutes a default under the agreement. Dog Haus can terminate the agreement and all rights granted immediately upon notice, without providing an opportunity to cure the default.

Dog Haus emphasizes the importance of protecting its trade secrets and confidential information to maintain the integrity of the Dog Haus system, marks, and associated goodwill. The FDD states that the Dog Haus System is comprised of confidential information developed by Dog Haus and its affiliates through significant investment and is recognized as valuable and proprietary.

Furthermore, the Area Developer acknowledges that failure to comply with confidentiality requirements will cause irreparable injury to Dog Haus. In such cases, Dog Haus is entitled to seek injunctive relief, including ex parte orders, without needing to post a bond. The Area Developer is also responsible for covering all court costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by Dog Haus in obtaining this relief. This underscores the serious legal and financial repercussions for an Area Developer or Owner who breaches confidentiality.

This provision highlights the critical importance of maintaining confidentiality within the Dog Haus franchise system. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the definition of 'Dog Haus Confidential Information' and ensure they have adequate safeguards in place to prevent unauthorized disclosure by themselves, their employees, or any associated parties. The potential for immediate termination and legal action underscores the need for strict adherence to these confidentiality obligations.

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.