Besides the Franchise Agreement, are there other binding terms for a Hydrodog franchise?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provisions | Section in | |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise or Other Agreement | ||
| (s) | Section 20.1 | No modifications except by written agreement, |
| Modification of the | but Manuals and System Standards are subject | |
| agreement | to change. | |
| (t) Integration/merger clause | Section 21.19 | Only the terms of the Franchise Agreement (including the Manuals, System Standards, addenda and exhibits) are binding, subject to applicable state law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in the Franchise Disclosure Document, Franchise Agreement, or other documents provided to the franchisee by the franchisor is intended to limit or disclaim any representations or warranties made by the franchisor or its agents. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 36–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several documents and standards beyond the Franchise Agreement can be binding on a franchisee. Specifically, the Manuals and System Standards are subject to change by Hydrodog and are considered binding.
The FDD notes that modifications to the Franchise Agreement itself must be made through a written agreement. However, the integration/merger clause specifies that only the terms of the Franchise Agreement, including the Manuals, System Standards, addenda, and exhibits, are binding, subject to applicable state law. This means that other documents or verbal agreements may not be enforceable unless they are incorporated into these core documents.
It is important for prospective Hydrodog franchisees to understand that while the Franchise Agreement is the primary document, the Manuals and System Standards can be altered by Hydrodog, potentially impacting how the franchise operates. Franchisees should carefully review all referenced documents and exhibits to fully understand their obligations and rights.