Is Hydrodog able to change the regulations regarding the operation and maintenance of my Hydrodog business over time?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (n) regulation of such other aspects of the operation and maintenance of your HydroDog Business that we determine from time-to-time to be useful to preserve or enhance the efficient operation, image or goodwill of the Marks and the HydroDog Businesses; or
- (o) use of vehicle wraps and similar mobile advertising.
You agree that System Standards prescribed from time-to-time in the Manuals, or otherwise communicated to you in writing or other tangible form, constitute provisions of this Agreement as if fully set forth. All references to this Agreement include all System Standards as periodically modified.
- 11.3 Modification of System Standards. We may periodically modify System Standards, which may accommodate regional or local variations as we determine.
Such modifications may obligate you to invest additional capital in your HydroDog Business ("Capital Modifications") and/or incur higher operating costs.
However, such modifications will not alter your fundamental status and rights under this Agreement.
We agree to give you at least ninety (90) days to comply with Capital Modifications we require.
You are obligated to comply with all modifications to System Standards, including Capital Modifications, within the time period we specify.
Your failure to comply with any System Standards or Capital Modifications within the specified time period will result in: (a) a non-compliance fee as stated in Section 6.16 (Non-Compliance Fee); (b) mandatory remedial training at your expense; (c) suspension of your rights under this Agreement until compliance is achieved; and/or (d) termination of this Agreement, as we determine in our sole discretion.
11.4 Interior and Exterior Upkeep. You agree, at all times, to maintain the HydroDog Vehicle's interior and exterior and the surrounding area in the highest degree of cleanliness, orderliness and sanitation and comply with the requirements regarding the upkeep of the HydroDog Vehicle established in the Manuals and by federal, state and local laws.
11.5 Hours of Operation. You agree to operate your HydroDog Business during the hours and on the days prescribed by us in the Manuals or otherwise approved in advance in writing by us.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Hydrodog can modify the System Standards for operating and maintaining your Hydrodog business. These standards are outlined in the Manuals, which Hydrodog updates periodically. These modifications can cover aspects of operation and maintenance that Hydrodog deems useful for preserving or enhancing the efficiency, image, or goodwill of the Hydrodog brand. These standards also include the use of vehicle wraps and similar mobile advertising.
These System Standards, as modified, are considered part of the franchise agreement. Hydrodog can modify these standards to accommodate regional or local variations. These changes may require franchisees to invest additional capital or incur higher operating costs. However, Hydrodog states that such modifications will not alter the franchisee's fundamental status and rights under the agreement.
Hydrodog will provide at least ninety (90) days to comply with Capital Modifications. Failure to comply with System Standards or Capital Modifications within the specified time period can result in a non-compliance fee, mandatory remedial training at the franchisee's expense, suspension of rights under the agreement, or even termination of the agreement, as determined by Hydrodog. Franchisees are also obligated to maintain the Hydrodog Vehicle's interior and exterior to the highest degree of cleanliness and comply with the requirements in the manuals and by law. Franchisees must also operate during the hours and on the days prescribed by Hydrodog in the Manuals or otherwise approved in advance in writing by Hydrodog.