What are the minimum operating hours per day for a Dog Haus Biergarten Restaurant?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 7.16 Hours.
Subject to Applicable Law, Dog Haus Fast Casual Restaurants shall be open and operational at least eleven (11) hours per day, seven (7) days per week or as otherwise prescribed by Franchisor and Dog Haus Biergarten Restaurants shall be open and operational at least thirteen (13) hours per day, seven (7) days per week or as otherwise prescribed by Franchisor.
Franchisee shall continually operate the Franchised Restaurant throughout the Term.
Franchisee shall diligently and efficiently exercise its best efforts to achieve the maximum Gross Sales possible from its Franchised Location, and shall remain open for longer hours if additional opening hours are reasonably required to maximize operations and sales.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Dog Haus Biergarten restaurant must be open and operational for at least thirteen hours per day, seven days a week. However, these hours can be otherwise prescribed by Dog Haus. This requirement ensures that Dog Haus Biergarten locations maintain consistent service availability.
For a prospective franchisee, this means committing to a substantial daily operating schedule. The franchisee must also remain open for longer hours if additional opening hours are reasonably required to maximize operations and sales. This could impact staffing needs and operational costs, as franchisees may need to employ multiple shifts of workers to cover all operating hours.
While the FDD specifies the minimum hours, Dog Haus retains the right to modify these requirements. Franchisees should discuss with Dog Haus what factors might lead to adjusted hours and how much flexibility they have in setting their own schedules beyond the minimum. Understanding these potential changes is crucial for effective planning and management of the Dog Haus Biergarten.