Are Hydrodog franchisees furnished with samples of advertising materials at no cost?

According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may receive samples of advertising materials at no cost. The FDD states that the Marketing Fund may periodically furnish franchisees with samples of advertising, marketing, and promotional formats and materials without charge.

However, Hydrodog franchisees should note that this complimentary provision of advertising samples is not unlimited. If a franchisee requires multiple copies of these materials, they will be furnished at Hydrodog's direct cost of producing them. This cost is in addition to any related shipping, handling, and storage charges that may apply.

This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry. Franchisors often provide initial sets of marketing materials to help franchisees launch their businesses. However, franchisees typically bear the cost for additional or customized materials beyond the initial supply. Therefore, Hydrodog franchisees should carefully manage their inventory of provided samples and factor in potential costs for reordering or requesting multiple copies as part of their marketing budget.