After termination or expiration of the Dog Haus franchise agreement, what happens to the franchisee's rights under the agreement?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 17.3 Termination of Obligations and Rights.
Upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement, any and all obligations of Franchisor to Franchisee under this Agreement shall immediately cease and terminate.
Likewise, any and all rights of Franchisee under this Agreement shall immediately cease and terminate and Franchisee shall immediately cease and thereafter refrain from representing itself as a then or former Franchisee or other Affiliate of Franchisor.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, all rights of the franchisee under the agreement immediately cease. The franchisee must stop representing themselves as a current or former franchisee of Dog Haus. This means the franchisee can no longer operate under the Dog Haus brand or claim any affiliation with the company.
To protect the Dog Haus system, the franchisee must immediately stop using all Dog Haus trade secrets, confidential information, and trademarks, including any similar trademarks or commercial symbols. The franchisee is responsible for returning all manuals and written materials containing Dog Haus trade secrets to the franchisor at their own cost.
The franchisee is also responsible for making cosmetic changes to the restaurant so that it no longer resembles Dog Haus's proprietary designs. This includes removing all Dog Haus identifying materials, distinctive cosmetic features, furniture, interior and exterior finishes, colors, and signage, as directed by Dog Haus. These post-termination obligations are designed to protect Dog Haus's brand and trade secrets, preventing any potential confusion or unfair competition after the franchise agreement ends.