Under what conditions will the Dog Haus Franchise Agreement and Addendum terminate on the scheduled expiration date?

According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Area Development Agreement will expire on the scheduled expiration date if the Area Developer proposes an Additional Development Obligation that is unacceptable to Dog Haus. The agreement will also expire if the parties cannot reach an agreement on an alternative Additional Development Obligation within thirty days after the date of the Additional Development Notice.

In practical terms, this means that if an Area Developer wants to extend the agreement to develop more Dog Haus restaurants, they must propose development terms that are agreeable to Dog Haus. If the Area Developer's proposal is not acceptable, and they cannot negotiate an alternative within 30 days, the agreement will simply expire on its original end date.

This condition highlights the importance of negotiation and mutual agreement for extending the development rights. A prospective Area Developer should carefully consider their development plans and be prepared to negotiate with Dog Haus to ensure that the terms are mutually beneficial, or risk losing the opportunity to further expand their Dog Haus business within the Development Area.