factual

Can the Hydrodog franchisee take actions necessary to effectuate the assignment of telephone numbers and listings?

Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

thods, specifications, standards and | | | techniques authorized or developed by us (collectively the "System"). We identify HydroDog | | | Businesses | | | and various components of the System by certain trademarks, trade names, service marks, trade dress and | | | other commercial symbols (collectively the "Marks"). In order to protect our interest in the System and the | | | Marks, we will have the right to control the telephone numbers and listings of the Business | | | if the Franchise | |

OPERATIVE TERMS:

You and we agree as follows:

Agreement expires or is terminated.

    1. Background Information. The background information is true and correct. This Assignment will be interpreted in conjunction with the background information and the Franchise Agreement. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Assignment will have the meanings ascribed to them in the Franchise Agreement.
    1. Conditional Assignment. You assign to us, all of your right, title and interest in and to those certain telephone numbers and regular, classified or other telephone directory listings (collectively, the "Numbers and Listings") associated with the Marks and used from time to time in connection with the operation of the Business. We will have no liability or obligation of any kind whatsoever arising from or in connection with this Assignment, unless we notify the telephone company and/or the listing agencies with which you have placed telephone directory listings (collectively, the "Telephone Company") to effectuate the assignment of the Numbers and Listings to us. Upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement we will have the right and authority to ownership of the Numbers and Listings. In such event, you will have no further right, title or interest in the Numbers and Listings and will remain liable to the Telephone Company for all past due fees owing to the Telephone Company on or before the date on which the assignment is effective. As between us and you, upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, we will have the sole right to and interest in the Numbers and Listings.
    1. Power of Attorney. You irrevocably appoint us as your true and lawful attorney-in-fact to: (a) direct the Telephone Company to effectuate the assignment of the Numbers and Listings to us; and (b) sign on your behalf such documents and take such actions as may be necessary to effectuate the assignment. Notwithstanding anything else in the Assignment, however, you will immediately notify and instruct the Telephone Company to effectuate the assignment described in this Assignment to us when, and only when: (i) the Franchise Agreement is terminated or expires; and (ii) we instruct you to so notify the Telephone Company. If you fail to promptly direct the Telephone Company to effectuate the assignment of the Numbers and Listings to us, we will direct the Telephone Company to do so. The Telephone Company may accept our written direction, the Franchise Agreement or this Assignment as conclusive proof of our exclusive rights in and to the Numbers and Listings upon such termination or expiration. The assignment will become immediately and automatically effective upon Telephone Company's receipt of

such notice from you or us. If the Telephone Company requires that you and/or we sign the Telephone Company's assignment forms or other documentation at the time of termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, our signature On such forms or documentation on your behalf will effectuate your consent and agreement to the assignment. At any time, you and we will perform such acts and sign and deliver such documents as may be necessary to assist in or accomplish the assignment described herein upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement. The power of attorney conferred upon us pursuant to the provisions set forth in this Assignment is a power coupled with an interest and cannot be revoked, modified or altered without our consent.

    1. Indemnification. You will indemnify and hold us and our affiliates, stockholders, directors, officers and representatives (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, proceedings, demands, damages, judgments, injuries, attorneys' fees, costs and expenses that any of the Indemnified Parties incur as a result of any claim brought against any of the Indemnified Parties or any action which any of the Indemnified Parties are named as a party or which any of the Indemnified Parties may suffer, sustain or incur by reason of, or arising out of, your breach of any of the terms of any agreement or contract or the nonpayment of any debt you have with the Telephone Company.
    1. Binding Effect. This Assignment, and any obligations and rights herein, is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors-in-interest, heirs, and permitted successors and assigns.
    1. Assignment to Control. This Assignment will govern and control over any conflicting provision in any agreement or contract which you may have with the Telephone Company.
    1. Attorney's Fees, Etc. In any action or dispute, at law or in equity, that may arise under or otherwise relate to this Assignment or the enforcement thereof, the prevailing party will be entitled to reimbursement of its attorneys' fees, costs and expenses from the non-prevailing party. The term "attorneys' fees" means any and all charges levied by an attorney for his or her services including time charges and other reasonable fees including paralegal fees and legal assistant fees and includes fees earned in settlement, at trial, appeal or in bankruptcy proceedings and/or in arbitration proceedings.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Hydrodog Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have limited control over the assignment of telephone numbers and listings associated with the business. While the franchisee initially uses these numbers and listings, Hydrodog retains the right to control them to protect its interest in the System and Marks.

Upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee is required to notify the telephone company and directory publishers of the termination of their right to use the numbers and listings. They must also authorize the transfer of such numbers and listings to Hydrodog or instruct the telephone company to forward calls as directed by Hydrodog. Should the franchisee fail to promptly direct the Telephone Company to effectuate the assignment of the Numbers and Listings to Hydrodog, Hydrodog will direct the Telephone Company to do so.

To ensure Hydrodog can manage these assets, the franchisee irrevocably appoints Hydrodog as their attorney-in-fact to direct the Telephone Company to effectuate the assignment and sign necessary documents. This power of attorney is coupled with an interest and cannot be revoked without Hydrodog's consent. The franchisee also agrees to indemnify Hydrodog against any losses or liabilities arising from breaches related to agreements with the Telephone Company or nonpayment of debts to the Telephone Company. This assignment supersedes any conflicting agreements the franchisee may have with the Telephone Company.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.