Does the Dog Haus system include non-alcoholic beverages?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 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.
- 7.10 Product Line and Service. Franchisee shall advertise, sell and serve all and only Dog Haus Authorized Products at or from the Franchised Restaurant. All Dog Haus Authorized Products shall be sold and distributed under the names designated by Franchisor and shall be prepared and served strictly in accordance with Franchisor's methods, standards, and specifications. Franchisee shall not remove any Dog Haus Authorized Product from Franchisee's menu without Franchisor's written consent. Franchisee shall not sell any Dog Haus Authorized Products outside of the Franchised Restaurant or to any customer for the purpose of resale by the customer, and all sales by Franchisee shall be for retail consumption only. Subject to Applicable Law, following the Opening Date of the Franchised Restaurant, Franchisor shall have the right to establish pricing guidelines for Dog Haus Authorized Products and, subject to Applicable Law, Franchisee shall comply with, and be bound by, prices which may be recommended, suggested or advertised by Franchisor.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dog Haus Franchise Disclosure Document, the Dog Haus system includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Franchisees are required to stock and maintain the types and brands of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages that are designated and approved by Dog Haus. These beverages must comply with the standards outlined in the manuals.
This means that as a Dog Haus franchisee, you will be required to offer non-alcoholic beverages as part of your restaurant's product line. The specific types and brands of these beverages will be determined by Dog Haus, and you must adhere to their guidelines. This ensures consistency across all Dog Haus locations and helps maintain the brand's standards.
Furthermore, franchisees must comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to the sale of alcoholic beverages, as well as maintain the required liquor liability insurance. This indicates that if a Dog Haus franchisee chooses to sell alcoholic beverages, they must take extra precautions to ensure they are following the law. The FDD states that all Dog Haus Authorized Products must be sold under the names designated by Dog Haus and prepared according to their methods and standards. This extends to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.