What is the Renewal Fee for the Area Development Agreement for a Dog Haus franchise, and when is it due?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Name Of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Opening On-Site Assistance | $60 per diem for each of our representatives who provide training, plus our representatives' transportation costs, food, lodging and similar costs, including the expenses for up to 2 round trip flights, 2 hotel rooms and 2 rental vehicles. | On demand | We will provide you with up to a 4-person opening assistance team to assist you for up to 10 days, in some combination before and after the opening date of your first Franchised Restaurant. We will provide you with at least 1- person to assist you for up to 3 days during your grand opening, which must occur 2-4 weeks after the opening date of your first Franchised Restaurant. |
| Manual Replacement Fee | $500 | On demand | Payable if you misplace the Manuals or fail to return them to us upon demand. |
| Inspection Fee | $500 per re-inspection | On demand | Payable if we must revisit your Franchised Restaurant for an inspection after you have already been notified of any deficiency or unsatisfactory condition. |
| Insurance | Amount of unpaid premiums and our out of pocket costs. | On demand | Payable if you fail to maintain required insurance coverage and we elect to obtain coverage for you. |
| Transfer Fee (Franchise Agreement) | $17,500 | Before transfer | Payable if you transfer/assign your Franchise Agreement. |
| Transfer Fee (Area Development Agreement) | $17,500 | Before transfer | Payable if you transfer/assign your Area Development Agreement. |
| Renewal Fee (Franchise Agreement) | $5,000 | When you deliver a renewal notice to us for your Franchise Agreement. | This $5,000 renewal fee will be in lieu of the Initial Franchise Fee payable when you renew your Franchise Agreement. |
| Renewal Fee (Area Development Agreement) | $10,000 | When you deliver a renewal notice to us for your Area Develop |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES 1 (FDD pages 15–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees who wish to renew their Area Development Agreement must pay a renewal fee of $10,000. This fee is due when the franchisee delivers a renewal notice to Dog Haus for the Area Development Agreement.
This renewal fee is specific to the Area Development Agreement, which grants the franchisee the right to develop multiple Dog Haus locations within a defined territory. It is separate from the renewal fee associated with the individual Franchise Agreement for each restaurant.
Prospective franchisees should factor this $10,000 renewal fee into their long-term financial planning if they intend to continue expanding their Dog Haus presence beyond the initial term of the Area Development Agreement. Understanding the timing of this payment, specifically upon delivering the renewal notice, is also crucial for managing cash flow.