Who determines if a HydroDog franchisee and their trainees have successfully completed the HydroDog Academy?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You and your trainees must successfully complete the HydroDog Academy, as determined in our sole discretion, prior to opening your Business (as described in Section 7.3 of the Franchise Agreement). This includes successfully passing all required assessments designed to evaluate comprehension of training topics. Upon successful completion of the training program and passing of all assessments, you and your trainees will receive a certificate of completion, which may be required for operational approval of your Business. You also must participate in all other activities required to operate your HydroDog Business. You are responsible for all travel, living and compensation expenses which you and your trainees incur in connection with training.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to HydroDog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor has the sole discretion in determining whether a franchisee and their trainees have successfully completed the HydroDog Academy. This determination must be made before the franchisee can open their HydroDog Business.
The HydroDog Academy includes required assessments designed to evaluate comprehension of the training topics. Upon successfully completing the training program and passing all assessments, the franchisee and their trainees will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate may be required for operational approval of the HydroDog Business.
This means that HydroDog has the ultimate authority over whether a franchisee is deemed ready to operate a franchise. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the specific criteria and requirements for passing the HydroDog Academy to fully understand what is expected of them and their trainees. Understanding these requirements will help ensure they meet HydroDog's standards and can successfully launch their business.