Where in the Hydrodog Franchise Agreement can I find information on compliance with standards, policies, and operating manuals?

According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 details the franchisee's obligations, providing a table that cross-references these obligations with specific sections in the Franchise Agreement and corresponding items in the Disclosure Document.

Specifically, the table indicates that information regarding a franchisee's compliance with Hydrodog's standards and policies, as well as the operating manuals, can be found in sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 6.13, 8.2, 9.2, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7, 11.8, 11.9, 11.1 and 11.12 of the Hydrodog Franchise Agreement. The corresponding item in the Disclosure Document for this obligation is Item 11.

This means that a prospective Hydrodog franchisee can consult these sections of the Franchise Agreement to understand their responsibilities in maintaining Hydrodog's standards, adhering to company policies, and following the guidelines outlined in the operating manuals. Understanding these sections is crucial for ensuring the franchisee operates the business in accordance with Hydrodog's requirements and maintains consistency across all franchise locations.