How does Dog Haus require disputes arising from conflicts between the addendum and the Franchise Agreement to be resolved?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 9.4 Conflict With Franchise Agreement. Where and to the extent that any provisions of this Addendum are contrary to, in conflict with or inconsistent with any provision contained in the Franchise Agreement, the provisions contained in this Addendum shall control with respect to the Remote Kitchen. However, Franchisor and Franchisee agree that they shall work in good faith to resolve any disputes arising as a result of any provision of this Addendum that is contrary to, in conflict with or inconsistent with any provision contained in the Franchise Agreement. Should a dispute arise as to the application or intent of the Franchise Agreement as it pertains to this Addendum, the Parties shall resolve the dispute in accordance with Article 19 of the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 87–328)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in instances where the provisions of the addendum conflict with the Franchise Agreement regarding a Remote Kitchen, the addendum's provisions will take precedence. However, Dog Haus and the franchisee are expected to work together in good faith to resolve any disputes arising from these inconsistencies.
Should a dispute arise concerning the application or interpretation of the Franchise Agreement as it relates to the addendum, Dog Haus requires that the parties resolve the dispute according to Article 19 of the Franchise Agreement. This indicates that there is a specific process outlined in Article 19 for resolving such conflicts.
This requirement ensures that while the addendum holds authority in cases of conflict, both parties are obligated to seek an amicable resolution. Franchisees should carefully review Article 19 of the Franchise Agreement to understand the specific steps and procedures involved in resolving disputes, as this will govern how conflicts related to the addendum are handled.