What documentation is required to prove veteran or military status for 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. "Veteran" means honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard or SpaceForce and can provide proof of veteran or military status by providing a DD214 or military orders. A child is defined as a biological child or a legally adopted child.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 11–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, to qualify for the U.S. Veterans' Discount, veterans must provide specific documentation to prove their status. Specifically, Hydrodog requires a DD214 form or military orders as proof of veteran or military status. This discount is offered to veterans honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, or SpaceForce.
The discount applies to the initial franchise fee for the first Hydrodog franchise. The initial franchise fee is $40,000 for a territory with a population of up to 150,000. The veteran's discount is 15% off this initial franchise fee. This discount does not extend to any additional territory fees, subsequent franchise purchases, or any other fees or charges outlined in the Franchise Agreement.
Furthermore, the discount eligibility extends beyond the franchisee themselves. It includes cases where the franchisee's spouse, biological parents, spouse's biological parents, or child is a veteran or on active duty. The discount also applies if shareholders, members, or partners owning at least 51% of the franchised business are veterans. A child is defined as a biological child or a legally adopted child.