What aspects of the HydroDog Business might the System standards relate to?

According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the System standards dictate how a franchisee must operate their Hydrodog Business. These standards are put in place to protect Hydrodog's reputation and goodwill, and to maintain consistent, high-quality operations across all franchise locations. The standards cover a broad range of aspects related to the business.

Specifically, the System standards may relate to the appearance, function, cleanliness, and overall operation of the HydroDog Business. This means Hydrodog has the authority to set requirements and guidelines for how the business looks, how it functions, how clean it must be, and how daily operations are conducted. Franchisees must adhere to these standards as outlined in the Hydrodog Manual or other written communications from the franchisor.

In addition to general operational standards, Hydrodog also maintains control over the suppliers from which franchisees can purchase products, supplies, equipment, and services. Franchisees are generally required to buy from designated or approved suppliers, ensuring consistency and quality across the Hydrodog system. This extends to specific items like the HydroDog vehicle, where franchisees must purchase or lease from Hydrodog, its affiliate, or a designated supplier. Similarly, the point-of-sale system and certain computer system components must be purchased from designated suppliers, although other components can be sourced independently as long as they meet Hydrodog's standards and specifications.