What are some of the methods Dog Haus may use to conduct post-opening inspections of the Franchised Restaurant?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
s to operate a Dog Haus Restaurant rest solely with Franchisee. Franchisor may make recommendations that it deems appropriate to assist Franchisee's efforts. However, Franchisee alone shall establish all requirements, consistent with the policies of Franchisor, regarding: (i) employment policies, hiring, firing, training, wage and hour requirements, record keeping, supervision, and discipline of employees; (ii) the individuals to whom Franchisee will offer and sell its products and services; and (iii) the suppliers from whom Franchisee obtains any products or services used in or at the Restaurant for which Franchisor has not established Dog Haus Approved Suppliers.
- 6.7 Post-Opening Inspections. To protect the Dog Haus System, the Dog Haus Marks, the Dog Haus Trade Secrets and the goodwill associated with the same, following the Opening Date of the Franchised Restaurant, Franchisor's authorized representatives shall have the right, but not the obligation, at any time and from time to time, to enter the Franchised Restaurant (either physically or remotely though the use of video equipment, Skype, FaceTime, GoToMeeting or other similar Internet service), to examine the Franchised Restaurant, to confer with Franchisee's supervisorial or managerial personnel, inspect and check operations, food, beverages, furnishings, interior and exterior décor, supplies, fixtures and equipment, and determine whether the Franchised Restaurant is being operated in accordance with this Agreement, the Dog Haus System and the Manuals.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, following the opening of a franchised restaurant, Dog Haus has the right to inspect the premises to ensure compliance with the franchise agreement, the Dog Haus system, and the manuals. These inspections are designed to protect the Dog Haus system, trademarks, trade secrets, and associated goodwill.
Dog Haus may conduct these inspections either physically by sending authorized representatives to the restaurant or remotely through the use of video equipment or internet services like Skype, FaceTime, or GoToMeeting. During an inspection, representatives may examine the restaurant, confer with supervisory or managerial personnel, and check operations, food, beverages, furnishings, interior and exterior décor, supplies, fixtures, and equipment.
Dog Haus will try to avoid materially disrupting the restaurant's operations during inspections. If an inspection reveals that the franchisee isn't meeting the standards outlined in the agreement or manuals, Dog Haus may require the franchisee, principal owner, general manager, or other supervisory personnel to attend additional training programs to correct the deficiencies.