If I hire managers for my HydroDog Business, what must I demonstrate to HydroDog regarding pre-opening conditions?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 5.8 Business Opening.
You agree not to open your HydroDog Business until:
- (a) we have approved your HydroDog Business as developed in accordance with our specifications and standards;
- (b) training has been completed to our satisfaction;
- (c) the Franchise Fee has been paid (subject to state law or state imposed financial assurance requirements);
- (d) the Initial Tool Package has been purchased;
- (e) we have approved the Managers of your HydroDog Business, if any, and you have demonstrated to us that the pre-opening conditions of this Agreement have been fulfilled.
- (f) you have furnished us with copies of all insurance policies required by this Agreement, or such other evidence of insurance coverage and payment of premiums as we request or accept; and
- (g) you have provided us with copies of all required documents pertaining to your acquisition and delivery of the HydroDog Vehicle.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you hire managers for your Hydrodog business, you must demonstrate to Hydrodog that the pre-opening conditions of the franchise agreement have been fulfilled before opening your business. Hydrodog must also approve your managers.
In addition to manager approval, you must ensure that your Hydrodog business is developed according to Hydrodog's specifications and standards, training has been completed to Hydrodog's satisfaction, the franchise fee has been paid, and the initial tool package has been purchased. You must also furnish copies of all required insurance policies or evidence of coverage and premium payments, and provide copies of all required documents pertaining to the acquisition and delivery of the Hydrodog Vehicle.
Furthermore, any General Manager must complete the mandatory training to Hydrodog's satisfaction. You are responsible for paying Hydrodog's then-current fee for the Replacement's training and covering all associated costs, including travel, lodging, meals, wages, and any other related expenses. Also, any General Manager must sign Hydrodog's current "Confidentiality and Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition Agreement" as a condition of their employment.