How is a 'child' defined for the purposes of the Hydrodog U.S. Veterans' discount?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If (i) you are a veteran, (ii) your spouse is a veteran or on active duty, (iii) your biological mother or father is a veteran or on active duty, (iv) your spouse's biological mother or father is a veteran or on active duty, (v) your child is a veteran or on active duty, or (vi) the shareholders, members, or partners owning at least 51% of franchised business are veterans then we will discount our initial franchise fee for your first HydroDog franchise by 15%. This discount applies solely to the Franchise Fee for your first franchise and does not apply to any Additional Territory Fees, subsequent franchise purchases, or any other fees or charges under the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 11–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a 'child' is defined specifically for the U.S. Veterans' discount on the initial franchise fee. This discount is available under certain conditions, one of which includes having a child who is a veteran or on active duty.
For the purposes of qualifying for the 15% discount on the initial franchise fee, Hydrodog defines a 'child' as either a biological child or a legally adopted child. This definition is important for prospective franchisees who are seeking to leverage the U.S. Veterans' discount based on their child's military service.
It is important to note that this definition applies solely to the U.S. Veterans' discount on the initial franchise fee for the first Hydrodog franchise. It does not extend to any additional territory fees, subsequent franchise purchases, or any other fees or charges under the Franchise Agreement.