If Dog Haus assigns its obligations, what must the assignee do?

According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Dog Haus has the right to transfer or assign its rights and obligations under the Franchise Agreement to another person or legal entity without needing the franchisee's consent or approval. If the assignment results in the assignee performing all of Dog Haus's obligations under the agreement, the assignee must expressly assume and agree to perform those obligations and will become solely responsible for them.

This means that if Dog Haus decides to sell the franchise system or transfer its responsibilities to another company, the new entity taking over must legally commit to fulfilling all of Dog Haus's duties to its franchisees. This protects the franchisees by ensuring that the new management is bound to the same contractual obligations as the original franchisor.

For a prospective Dog Haus franchisee, this clause offers some security. While the franchisor can change, the core obligations to support the franchise should remain intact. However, it's important for franchisees to monitor any such changes and ensure the new entity is indeed upholding the original commitments. Franchisees should seek legal counsel if they perceive any breach of contract following an assignment.