After receiving the Dog Haus Disclosure Document, what are my obligations regarding the acknowledgment of receipt?

According to the 2025 Dog Haus Franchise Disclosure Document, two copies of the acknowledgment of receipt for the Disclosure Document are provided as Exhibit L. As a prospective franchisee, you are required to return one copy to Dog Haus and retain the other copy for your own records.

The receipt confirms that the Disclosure Document summarizes the Franchise Agreement and other information in plain language and emphasizes the importance of carefully reading the document and all related agreements. Dog Haus must provide the Disclosure Document to you 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or make any payment to Dog Haus or its affiliates related to the franchise sale.

Prospective franchisees in Michigan must receive the Disclosure Document at least 10 business days before executing any franchise agreement or making any payment related to the franchise. In New York, the document must be received at the earlier of the first personal meeting or 10 business days before signing any agreement or making any payment. The document also states that if Dog Haus does not deliver the Disclosure Document on time, or if it contains false or misleading statements, or material omissions, it should be reported to The Federal Trade Commission and the appropriate State Agency identified on Exhibit J.

The franchisor, Dog Haus Worldwide, LLC, is located at 22 Central Court, Pasadena, California 91105, and can be contacted at 626-796-4287. The issuance date of the Disclosure Document is March 18, 2025. By signing and returning the receipt, you acknowledge that you have received and understand the Disclosure Document, which is a crucial step in the franchise purchasing process.