What is the deadline for a Hydrodog franchisee to provide written notice to renew their franchise agreement?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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3. SUCCESSOR TERMS.
- 3.1 Renewal. Subject to the provisions of this Section, you shall have an option (exercisable only by written notice delivered to us by certified mail or overnight courier with proof of delivery, less than nine (9) months, but more than six (6) months, prior to the end of the initial term of this Agreement) to renew the franchise hereunder for up to one (1) additional period of ten (10) years, if the following conditions are met and provided that we, in our reasonable business judgment, agree to the renewal:
- (a) you have been, throughout the initial term of this Agreement, in substantial compliance, and at the expiration of such initial term are current in all payments and in full compliance and not in default of this Agreement, the lease and all other agreements between you and us or companies associated or affiliated with us;
- (b) you enter into our then-current franchise agreement (which may contain materially different terms, including, without limitation, higher fees, different territory rights, and modified operational requirements) and all other ancillary agreements, instruments and documents then customarily used by us in the granting of franchises (which then-current franchise agreement may materially differ from this Agreement, including a higher rate of fees, different methods of calculating fees due, and different payment methods, which shall be the same as those set out in the franchise agreements being executed at the time of renewal);
- (c) you are able to maintain possession of the HydroDog Vehicle, and agree to add or replace the HydroDog Vehicle, equipment and signs and otherwise modify the HydroDog Business as we require to bring it into compliance with specifications and standards then applicable for the HydroDog Businesses;
- (d) if you are unable to maintain possession of the HydroDog Vehicle, you secure substitute a HydroDog Vehicle we approve, develop such HydroDog Vehicle in compliance with specifications and standards then applicable for the HydroDog Businesses;
- (e) at the time the renewal option is exercised and at the time such renewal commences, all monetary obligations to us and any affiliate of ours and any of your suppliers must be current and must have been current at all times during the preceding twelve (12) months;
- (f) you execute a general release running in favor of us, our affiliates and our respective officers, directors and shareholders releasing all claims against us, our officers, directors and shareholders; and
- (g) you pay to us a non-refundable renewal fee equal to twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) per Territory, which fee sha
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must provide written notice to renew their franchise agreement no less than six months and no more than nine months before the end of the initial term. This notice must be delivered via certified mail or overnight courier with proof of delivery. The renewal is contingent upon Hydrodog's agreement and the franchisee meeting several conditions.
To be eligible for renewal, the franchisee must have been in substantial compliance throughout the initial term, be current on all payments, and not be in default of any agreements with Hydrodog or its affiliates. The franchisee must also enter into Hydrodog's then-current franchise agreement, which may contain materially different terms, including higher fees, different territory rights, and modified operational requirements.
Additionally, the franchisee must be able to maintain possession of the HydroDog Vehicle and agree to any modifications required to comply with current specifications and standards. If unable to maintain possession, the franchisee must secure a substitute vehicle approved by Hydrodog. The franchisee must also ensure all monetary obligations to Hydrodog, its affiliates, and suppliers are current at the time of renewal and have been current for the preceding twelve months.
Finally, the franchisee must execute a general release in favor of Hydrodog and its affiliates, releasing all claims, and pay a non-refundable renewal fee of $20,000 per Territory upon submission of the renewal notice. This fee is not refundable, even if Hydrodog decides not to renew the franchise. Hydrodog reserves the right to refuse renewal if these requirements are not met.