In the Hydrodog FDD, what does 'we,' 'us,' and 'our' refer to?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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In this disclosure document, "we," "us," "our" mean Legacy Franchisors, LLC, the franchisor, and "you" or "your" means the person or entity that has been granted the right to develop one or more HydroDog franchised businesses, the franchisee. If you are an entity, "Designated Principal" means one of the individuals with an ownership interest in you who will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the franchise, attending training, and communication with us.
The Franchisor
We are a Maine limited liability company formed on December 7, 2022. Our principal business address is 8200 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, FL 33772. We conduct business under our corporate name and HydroDog. We have offered franchises since January 2023.
We are an approved supplier of HydroDog Vehicles and subleases for our franchisees; however, we are not the exclusive approved supplier.
Other than as stated above, we are not in any other business, we do not operate businesses of the type being franchised, we have not conducted business in any other line of business and we have not offered or sold franchises in any other line of business.
Our Parent, Predecessor and Affiliates
Our predecessor, HydroDog, LLC, was a Florida Limited Liability Company established on August 21, 2014 and was located at 2861 Executive Drive, Suite 210, Clearwater, FL 33762. In December 2022, we purchased the assets of HydroDog, LLC. Our predecessor offered franchises from August 2014 to December 2022.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the terms 'we,' 'us,' and 'our' refer to Legacy Franchisors, LLC, which is the franchisor. The terms 'you' or 'your' refer to the franchisee, the person or entity that has been granted the right to develop one or more HydroDog franchised businesses. If the franchisee is an entity, the 'Designated Principal' is the individual with an ownership interest responsible for the franchise's day-to-day operations, training, and communication with Hydrodog. Legacy Franchisors, LLC was formed on December 7, 2022, and began offering franchises in January 2023. Their principal business address is 8200 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, FL 33772. They operate under the corporate name Legacy Franchisors, LLC, and the brand name HydroDog.
Hydrodog is an approved supplier of HydroDog Vehicles and subleases for its franchisees, but not the exclusive supplier. The franchisor states that it is not involved in any other business besides franchising HydroDog businesses. HydroDog's predecessor was HydroDog, LLC, established on August 21, 2014, and located in Clearwater, FL. Legacy Franchisors, LLC purchased the assets of HydroDog, LLC, in December 2022. HydroDog, LLC offered franchises from August 2014 to December 2022.
This definition is important for prospective franchisees because it clarifies who is making the statements and obligations within the Franchise Disclosure Document and the franchise agreement. Understanding this distinction helps franchisees understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as the franchisor's obligations to them. It is typical for franchise agreements to clearly define these terms to avoid confusion and potential legal disputes.