What is the franchisee's obligation regarding the operation of the Hydrodog business?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 2.4 Performance. You agree that you will at all times faithfully, honestly and diligently perform your obligations as set forth in this Agreement, continuously exert your best efforts to promote and enhance the HydroDog Business, and not engage in any other business or activity that conflicts with your obligations to operate the HydroDog Business in compliance with this Agreement.
You must at all times faithfully, honestly, and diligently perform your contractual obligations. System Standards may regulate the staffing levels and employee qualifications, training, dress, and appearance of your HydroDog Business. Any Designated Owner or General Manager must complete the mandatory training to our satisfaction.
Either you, your Designated Owner if you are an entity, or any General Manager must be present to operate the business during all business hours.
- 11.11 Scheduling Fee. You must use our approved supplier for scheduling all grooming appointments and pay the then-current monthly fee (the "Scheduling Fee"), which will be communicated to you in advance of any changes.
- 11.12 Approved Products. You must only offer and sell the Products and Services and other items we have designated or previously approved for sale at your HydroDog Business. You agree to obtain such designated or approved Products and Services from designated or approved suppliers, that may include only us or our affiliates. You agree not to sell, dispense, give away or otherwise offer or provide Products and Services except by means of retail sales from the HydroDog Vehicle. You agree to maintain an inventory of Products and Services sufficient to meet the daily demands of your HydroDog Business and as designated in our System Standards.
You shall participate in the Marketing Fund and contribute one percent (1%) of your Gross Sales each week to the Marketing Fund (the "Marketing Fund Fees**"**).
We reserve the right to increase your Marketing Fund Fee to up to two percent (2%) of Gross Sales upon thirty (30) days' written notice to you.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have several obligations regarding the operation of their business. Franchisees must faithfully, honestly, and diligently perform their contractual obligations and continuously exert their best efforts to promote and enhance the HydroDog Business. They cannot engage in any other business or activity that conflicts with their obligations to operate the HydroDog Business in compliance with the Franchise Agreement.
Hydrodog franchisees must adhere to the System Standards, which may regulate staffing levels, employee qualifications, training, dress, and appearance. Either the franchisee, a Designated Owner (if the franchisee is an entity), or a General Manager must be present to operate the business during all business hours. Any Designated Owner or General Manager must complete mandatory training to Hydrodog's satisfaction. Furthermore, franchisees must use Hydrodog's approved supplier for scheduling all grooming appointments and pay the then-current monthly Scheduling Fee.
Franchisees are required to offer and sell only the Products and Services that Hydrodog has designated or previously approved. These Products and Services must be obtained from designated or approved suppliers. Franchisees must maintain an inventory sufficient to meet the daily demands of their HydroDog Business, as specified in the System Standards. They also must participate in the Marketing Fund, contributing one percent (1%) of their Gross Sales each week, with Hydrodog reserving the right to increase this fee to up to two percent (2%) of Gross Sales upon thirty (30) days' written notice.