What responsibilities did Dog Haus assume as the 'franchisor' for existing Dog Haus area developers and franchisees?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
On April 2, 2018, DHI and the Operating Company closed a recapitalization financing transaction with us under which DHI transferred all existing area development agreements, franchise agreements, franchisee indebtedness, obligations and guarantees with Dog Haus franchisees and other assets to us and the Operating Company transferred all of its right, title and interest to the Dog Haus trademarks, service marks, logos, commercial symbols and other intellectual property to us. We assumed responsibility as the "franchisor" for all existing Dog Haus area developers and franchisees and perform all pre-opening and post-opening obligations under their area development agreements and franchise agreements. We also assumed responsibility for all future franchising of Dog Haus Restaurants worldwide. DHI does not offer or sell any additional franchises.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dog Haus Franchise Disclosure Document, Dog Haus Worldwide, LLC assumed the responsibilities of the franchisor for all existing Dog Haus area developers and franchisees after a recapitalization financing transaction on April 2, 2018. This means that Dog Haus Worldwide, LLC took over all existing area development agreements, franchise agreements, franchisee indebtedness, obligations, and guarantees that were previously held with Dog Haus franchisees.
As the new franchisor, Dog Haus Worldwide, LLC is responsible for performing all pre-opening and post-opening obligations outlined in the area development agreements and franchise agreements. This includes providing support and guidance to franchisees before they open their Dog Haus locations, as well as ongoing support after the locations are operational.
Furthermore, Dog Haus Worldwide, LLC assumed responsibility for all future franchising of Dog Haus Restaurants worldwide. This indicates that Dog Haus Worldwide, LLC is now the sole entity responsible for offering and selling new Dog Haus franchises.