Does the Dog Haus system include alcoholic beverages?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"Dog Haus Fast Casual Restaurant" means a Dog Haus Restaurant of approximately 1,300 to 1,600 square feet which will have a limited menu, will take orders at the counter, will have communal seating, and will have a limited selection of beer and wine available for purchase.
"Dog Haus Biergarten" means a Dog Haus Restaurant of approximately 1,800 to 3,000 square feet in size which will be required to have (i) a minimum 24 beers and a number of wines on tap; (ii) a minimum of 8 seats at the bar; (iii) at least one bartender on duty at all times; (iv) a minimum of 10 televisions; (v) have cable/satellite television capability with multiple control boxes, including DirectTV boxes, Dog Haus TV boxes, RX Music boxes and Video Box; (vi) a patio with a minimum of 24 seats; (vii) open or enclosed kitchens, depending on the layout of the premises; (viii) extended hours of operation; (ix) glassware and a dishwasher; (x) additional equipment; (xi) server with a handheld POS (xii) happy-hour pricing for food and beverages. In addition, Dog Haus Biergartens may have brewery events, club affiliations, video games, ping shuffleboard, board games, bocce ball, pool tables, corn hole or foosball. If the Dog Haus Restaurant serves liquor, Franchisee must purchase an additional freezer and ice molds.
- 7.9 Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Franchisee shall stock and maintain the types and brands of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and related supplies at the Franchised Restaurant as designated and approved by Franchisor in compliance with the Manuals and shall at all times comply with: (i) all Federal, state, city, local and municipal licensing, insurance and other laws, regulations and requirements applicable to the sale of alcoholic beverages by Franchisee at the Franchised Restaurant; and (ii) the liquor liability insurance requirements set forth in this Agreement or otherwise provided by Franchisor in writing.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Dog Haus system does include alcoholic beverages. The FDD outlines two different types of Dog Haus restaurants: Dog Haus Fast Casual Restaurants and Dog Haus Biergartens. Dog Haus Fast Casual Restaurants, which are approximately 1,300 to 1,600 square feet, offer a limited selection of beer and wine.
Dog Haus Biergartens, which are larger, ranging from 1,800 to 3,000 square feet, are required to have a minimum of 24 beers and a number of wines on tap. These locations must also have at least 8 seats at the bar and a bartender on duty at all times. If a Dog Haus Restaurant serves liquor, the franchisee must purchase an additional freezer and ice molds.
The FDD also states that franchisees must stock and maintain the types and brands of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages designated and approved by Dog Haus. Franchisees must comply with all federal, state, city, local, and municipal licensing, insurance, and other laws applicable to the sale of alcoholic beverages. Additionally, franchisees must adhere to liquor liability insurance requirements as set forth in the franchise agreement or otherwise provided by Dog Haus in writing.