Does the Hydrodog Franchise Disclosure Document include a form of Franchise Agreement as an exhibit?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 21.19 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including the introduction, addenda and exhibits to it, constitutes the entire agreement between you and us. There are no other oral or written understandings or agreements between you and us concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. Except as expressly provided otherwise in this Agreement, this Agreement may be modified only by written agreement signed by both you and us. However, nothing contained in this Section will limit your right to rely on statements made in our Franchise Disclosure Document.
The Summary column of Item 17 rows (f) and (g) of this disclosure document and Section 16.2 of the Franchise Agreement are amended to add that the Franchisor's ability to terminate the Franchise Agreement and/or any related agreement is subject to state law.
The Summary column of Item 17 row (m) of this disclosure document and Section 15.3 of the Franchise Agreement are amended to remove the requirement that the Franchisor have the right to approve the material terms as a condition to transfer.
The Summary column of Item 17 row (p) of this disclosure document and Sections 15.5 and 15.6 of the Franchise Agreement are amended to provide franchisee with 6 months (or 180 days) to transfer the business in the event of death or disability. Further, the Franchisor shall agree to deal in good faith pursuant to RCW 19.100.180(1).
The first sentence of Section 18.4 of the Franchise Agreement shall be amended in part to provide that the franchisee shall not be required to indemnify the franchisor or its affiliates for the negligent acts or omissions of the franchisor or its affiliates.
Section 21 of the Franchise Agreement will be subject to the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, RCW 19.100, and the rules adopted thereunder.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Hydrodog Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement, including introductions, addenda, and exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement between Hydrodog and the franchisee.
Section 21.19 of the agreement specifies that there are no other oral or written understandings beyond what is contained within the Franchise Agreement itself and the Franchise Disclosure Document. However, franchisees retain the right to rely on statements made in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Furthermore, the document mentions amendments to the Franchise Agreement in the state of Washington, indicating that the agreement itself is a key document. The document also refers to specific sections of the Franchise Agreement, such as Section 16.2, Section 15.3, Section 15.5, Section 15.6 and Section 18.4, which are amended under certain conditions.