How long does a Dog Haus franchisee have to comply with a law or regulation after receiving notification of noncompliance?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 16.2.12 If Franchisee shall or purports to purchase Dog Haus Branded Products or Dog Haus Proprietary Products or Sub-Branded Products or Non-Proprietary Products and Services from other than a Dog Haus Approved Supplier and fails to cease use of the non-complying product within three (3) days after having received notification from Franchisor to do so.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must cease using non-complying products within three days of receiving notification from Dog Haus to do so. This requirement is specifically related to purchasing Dog Haus Branded Products or Dog Haus Proprietary Products or Sub-Branded Products or Non-Proprietary Products and Services from other than a Dog Haus Approved Supplier.
Beyond this specific instance, the FDD states that Dog Haus franchisees must operate their restaurants in compliance with all Applicable Laws. If there is a conflict between Dog Haus's standards and policies pertaining to Privacy Laws and actual Applicable Law, the franchisee must comply with the requirements of Applicable Law. They must also immediately give Dog Haus written notice of the conflict and cooperate with Dog Haus to find the most effective way to meet Dog Haus's standards and policies within the bounds of Applicable Law. The franchisee cannot publish, disseminate, implement, revise, or rescind a data privacy policy without Dog Haus's prior written consent.
While the FDD outlines the franchisee's responsibility to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, it does not explicitly state a general timeframe for compliance after notification of non-compliance, outside of the specific instance of unapproved products. This means that the timeframe for correcting other instances of non-compliance could vary depending on the specific law or regulation in question and the severity of the non-compliance.
Prospective Dog Haus franchisees should seek clarification from the franchisor regarding the typical timeframes allowed for correcting violations of laws and regulations, as well as the potential consequences of failing to comply within those timeframes. Understanding these expectations is crucial for ensuring smooth operations and avoiding potential penalties or termination of the franchise agreement.