Is a Hydrodog franchisee obligated to comply with all modifications to System Standards, other than capital modifications?

According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are obligated to comply with all modifications to System Standards, excluding capital modifications, within the timeframe specified by Hydrodog. This obligation has no stated limit.

System Standards are specifications, standards, operating procedures, and rules prescribed by Hydrodog for operating its businesses. These standards are found in the Operations Manuals and other communications. Modifications to these standards can occur periodically to accommodate regional or local variations or to comply with laws and regulations.

Failure to comply with System Standards can lead to consequences such as non-compliance fees, mandatory remedial training at the franchisee's expense, suspension of rights under the Franchise Agreement, or even termination of the agreement, as determined by Hydrodog.

While franchisees have a general obligation to comply with changes to System Standards, Hydrodog provides a minimum of 90 days for franchisees to comply with Capital Modifications, which are modifications that require the franchisee to invest additional capital into the business. This suggests that Hydrodog recognizes the need for franchisees to have sufficient time to adjust to changes that require significant financial investment.