When is the Hydrodog grand opening marketing fee due?

According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the grand opening marketing fee is due when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee is non-refundable. The amount of the grand opening marketing fee is $5,000 per HydroDog Vehicle that the franchisee intends to operate within the designated territory. Hydrodog will use this fee to conduct grand opening marketing activities for the franchisee.

The FDD specifies that the grand opening marketing fee is uniform and due in a lump sum. This means that all franchisees pay the same fee per vehicle, and the entire amount is due at once, rather than in installments. The fee is considered fully earned by Hydrodog upon payment, meaning that Hydrodog is not obligated to refund the fee under any circumstances, even if the franchisee does not open for business or terminates the franchise agreement.

Hydrodog requires franchisees to work with its approved marketing agency to complete mandatory pre-launch marketing activities. These activities include establishing a Google Business Profile, social media accounts, and initial local advertising efforts. Additionally, franchisees must execute an approved grand opening marketing strategy that includes local digital marketing, referral incentives, and special opening week promotions. Hydrodog will work with its approved vendor to implement the Grand Opening Advertising project during the 30 days before the business opens and ending 60 days after opening.