What is the business of Legacy Franchisors LLC D/B/A Hydrodog?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Legacy Franchisors LLC D/B/A Hydrodog (the "Company"), a single-member limited-liability company, formed in Maine on December 15, 2022, is engaged in the business of selling franchises to own and operate mobile dog grooming businesses under the name "Hydrodog" throughout the United States. The Company has 19 active franchises as of December 31, 2024.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
We have entered into a Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise Agreement") with Legacy Franchisors, LLC, a Maine Limited Liability Company (the "Franchisor") to operate a HydroDog Business (the "Business") within (the "Territory"). The Business specializes in selling pet grooming products and services and related products and accessories in a distinctive and innovative environment, and is operated pursuant to formats, specifications, standards methods and procedures prescribed or approved by the Franchisor (the "System").
1.1 The HydroDog System. We, our affiliates and our predecessor have expended considerable time and effort developing retail businesses offering, on a mobile basis, pet grooming services (the "Products" and/or the "Services"), in a distinctive and innovative environment (each a "HydroDog Business"). HydroDog Businesses utilize our approved vehicles (the "HydroDog Vehicles") and operate in accordance with our standards and specifications (our "System Standards"). A key to the development, operation, franchising and success of the HydroDog Businesses is the use of our System. The "System" includes, but is not limited to, distinctive designs, layouts, color schemes and signs, equipment, inventory, marketing methods, service requirements, standards and specifications, products, inventory, and suppliers; rules; training and assistance; and other methods and procedures relating to the establishment and operation of a HydroDog Business.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Hydrodog Franchise Disclosure Document, Legacy Franchisors LLC D/B/A Hydrodog is in the business of selling franchises that allow franchisees to own and operate mobile dog grooming businesses. These franchises operate under the name "Hydrodog" throughout the United States. As of December 31, 2024, Hydrodog had 19 active franchises.
Hydrodog businesses offer pet grooming services on a mobile basis. These services are offered from approved vehicles called "HydroDog Vehicles" and must adhere to Hydrodog's standards and specifications. The Hydrodog system includes distinctive designs, layouts, color schemes, signs, equipment, marketing methods, service requirements, standards, specifications, products, inventory, suppliers, rules, training, and other procedures related to the operation of a Hydrodog Business.
For a potential franchisee, this means investing in a business model centered around mobile pet grooming. The franchisee will be expected to operate within the guidelines and standards set by Hydrodog, utilizing their approved vehicles and systems. The success of a Hydrodog franchise depends on adhering to the franchisor's established methods and maintaining the quality and consistency of services offered.