How must a Hydrodog franchisee utilize the Operating Account?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Through, and as part of, the Business Management System we may require that you establish an operating account with a bank or other financial institution that we designate or approve (the "Operating Account").
The Operating Account shall be the primary bank account utilized by your HydroDog Business.
We shall have the right to make automated withdrawals from the Operating Account for agreed-upon fees and payments due to us.
We, in our sole judgment, shall have the right to designate one of our officers or authorized representatives to have signature rights to the Operating Account, solely for the purpose of conducting transactions related to the franchise agreement.
You must utilize the Operating Account in accordance with the System Standards as we designate (e.g.
Business Management System rules).
We may change, alter or amend the functions, components, System Standards, Computer System, Purchase Order System, Technology Fund and any other aspect of the Business Management System from time-to-time.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to establish an operating account with a bank or financial institution that Hydrodog designates or approves. This Operating Account will serve as the primary bank account for the franchisee's HydroDog Business.
Hydrodog retains the right to make automated withdrawals from this account for agreed-upon fees and payments owed to them. Furthermore, Hydrodog, in its sole judgment, can designate one of its officers or authorized representatives to have signature rights to the Operating Account, but only for transactions related to the franchise agreement.
The franchisee must use the Operating Account in accordance with the System Standards that Hydrodog designates, such as the Business Management System rules. Hydrodog also retains the right to change, alter, or amend the functions, components, System Standards, Computer System, Purchase Order System, Technology Fund, and any other aspect of the Business Management System.