Does the restriction on non-renewal prevent a Dog Haus franchise agreement from stating it is not renewable upon expiration in Indiana?

According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the standard Area Developer Agreement specifies that it is generally not renewable. Specifically, the FDD states that the initial term commences on the effective date and expires on the expiration date, and "Except as provided in Section 2.6, this Agreement is not renewable."

However, this restriction on renewal, or lack thereof, in the Area Developer Agreement does not necessarily dictate the terms of individual Franchise Agreements for specific Dog Haus locations. The excerpt discusses the terms and conditions related to the Area Developer Agreement, which focuses on development rights and obligations within a specific area, rather than the operation of a single Dog Haus restaurant.

Therefore, while the Area Developer Agreement itself may not be renewable, the terms of individual Franchise Agreements, including their renewability, could potentially vary and may be subject to negotiation or specific provisions within those agreements. A prospective franchisee should carefully review the specific terms of the Franchise Agreement for their desired location, particularly regarding renewal options, and consult with Dog Haus to understand the possibilities for renewal in their specific circumstances, especially concerning Indiana.