How will HydroDog identify the necessary fixtures, furnishings, equipment, hardware, and software (Operating Assets)?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
utility, sign, health, sanitation, business and other permits and licenses required to construct, develop and operate your HydroDog Business; and - (c) acquire the HydroDog Vehicle.
- 5.2 Operating Assets and Business Materials. We will identify in the Manual or through written notice to you the necessary fixtures, furnishings, equipment, hardware and software (the "Operating Assets"), as well as products, services, materials, inventory, equipment, uniforms, apparel, supplies, signs, emblems, lettering, logos, display materials, advertising, vehicle wraps, and financial and accounting services necessary for your HydroDog Business to begin or sustain operations (collectively, the "Business Materials"). We will also specify the minimum standards and specifications that must be met, and identify the approved suppliers from whom these items may be purchased or leased (which may include us and/or our affiliates). You agree to acquire all Business Materials and Operating Assets from us or suppliers we have previously approved, which may include us or our affiliates or third parties. If we do not designate or approve a supplier for the Operating Assets or Business Materials, you must purchase
them in accordance with, and they must meet our System Standards. We may designate quantities, models, brands and inventory levels of Operating Assets and Business Materials. We have the exclusive right to require you to purchase from us, or our designated suppliers, any Operating Assets or Business Materials which bear or display our Marks, and we may be the sole source supplier of such items at our sole discretion. We will only approve suppliers whose Business Materials and Operating Assets meet the quality standards that we establish from time-to-time. You agree to only place or display at, in or on the HydroDog Vehicle (interior and exterior) such signs, emblems, lettering, logos and display materials that we periodically approve. You must pay for the cost of obtaining and installing any Business Materials and Operating Assets we require.
- 5.3 Territory Development Schedule. You must obtain and operate HydroDog Vehicles in accordance with the deadlines set forth in the Territory Development Schedule. You acknowledge and agree that in order to remain in good standing and maintain the Territory rights granted hereunder, you must open and operate HydroDog Vehicles in according with the Territory Development Schedule. Failure to meet the Territory Development Schedule for six (6) consecutive months is a material default of this Agreement, and we may terminate this Agreement for failure to open and operate HydroDog Vehicles in accordance with the Territory Development Schedule.
- 5.4 Approved Suppliers. You are required to comply with all of our System Standards for the approval and use of, or contracting with, third parties and suppliers:
- (a) Designation and Approval of Suppliers: The reputation and goodwill of HydroDog businesses are based upon, and can be maintained and enhanced only by the use of high-quality suppliers of services, materials and inventory.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to HydroDog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, HydroDog will identify the necessary fixtures, furnishings, equipment, hardware, and software, referred to as "Operating Assets," in the Manual or through written notice to the franchisee. HydroDog also specifies the minimum standards and specifications that must be met for these assets.
HydroDog franchisees are required to acquire all Operating Assets from HydroDog or suppliers that HydroDog has previously approved. If HydroDog does not designate or approve a supplier for certain Operating Assets, the franchisee must purchase them in accordance with HydroDog's System Standards. HydroDog may designate quantities, models, brands, and inventory levels of Operating Assets and Business Materials. HydroDog also has the exclusive right to require franchisees to purchase from them or their designated suppliers any Operating Assets or Business Materials that display HydroDog's Marks, and HydroDog may be the sole source supplier of such items at their discretion.
HydroDog will provide franchisees with a list of approved manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors of Operating Assets and Business Materials, which HydroDog may modify from time to time. HydroDog may also designate approved or designated suppliers, providers, distributors, or manufacturers for any types, models, or brands of business materials, inventory, Operating Assets, and other equipment and business services that they approve for HydroDog Businesses or designate in the Manuals. These Approved Suppliers may include HydroDog or its affiliates as one of, or the only, approved or designated supplier for certain items or services. HydroDog's approval of Operating Assets, Business Materials, and Approved Suppliers will be communicated through the specifications and standards designated in their Manuals or via other communications to franchisees from time to time.