What is the length of the additional renewal period offered by Hydrodog?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 3.1 Renewal. Subject to the provisions of this Section, you shall have an option (exercisable only by written notice delivered to us by certified mail or overnight courier with proof of delivery, less than nine (9) months, but more than six (6) months, prior to the end of the initial term of this Agreement) to renew the franchise hereunder for up to one (1) additional period of ten (10) years, if the following conditions are met and provided that we, in our reasonable business judgment, agree to the renewal:
- (a) you have been, throughout the initial term of this Agreement, in substantial compliance, and at the expiration of such initial term are current in all payments and in full compliance and not in default of this Agreement, the lease and all other agreements between you and us or companies associated or affiliated with us;
- (b) you enter into our then-current franchise agreement (which may contain materially different terms, including, without limitation, higher fees, different territory rights, and modified operational requirements) and all other ancillary agreements, instruments and documents then customarily used by us in the granting of franchises (which then-current franchise agreement may materially differ from this Agreement, including a higher rate of fees, different methods of calculating fees due, and different payment methods, which shall be the same as those set out in the franchise agreements being executed at the time of renewal);
- (c) you are able to maintain possession of the HydroDog Vehicle, and agree to add or replace the HydroDog Vehicle, equipment and signs and otherwise modify the HydroDog Business as we require to bring it into compliance with specifications and standards then applicable for the HydroDog Businesses;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have the option to renew their franchise agreement for one additional term. This renewal period can be up to ten years, provided certain conditions are met and Hydrodog approves the renewal in its reasonable business judgment.
To be eligible for renewal, the franchisee must provide written notice to Hydrodog between six and nine months before the end of the initial term. Throughout the initial term, the franchisee must have been in substantial compliance with all agreements, be current on all payments, and not be in default of any agreements with Hydrodog or its affiliates.
Additionally, the franchisee must enter into Hydrodog's then-current franchise agreement, which may include materially different terms such as higher fees, different territory rights, and modified operational requirements. The franchisee must also be able to maintain possession of the HydroDog Vehicle and agree to any required modifications to bring the business into compliance with current standards. Meeting these conditions does not guarantee renewal, as Hydrodog retains the right to make the final decision.