How long before using unapproved advertising materials must a Hydrodog franchisee submit them for approval?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
lure, within 45 days, to resolve any issue affecting the Cooperative's establishment or effective functioning, upon request of any Cooperative member, that issue must be submitted to us for consideration, and our resolution of such issue is final and binding on all Cooperative members.
- 12.9 Local Advertising Expenditures. In addition to any Marketing Funds set forth herein, you may, but are not required to, conduct advertising for the HydroDog Business in your Territory ("Local Advertising"), provided that all such advertising is in compliance with our standards and has been approved by us in writing. If you choose to conduct Local Advertising, you shall submit to us within thirty (30) days of our request, advertising expenditure reports accurately reflecting your Local Advertising expenditures, including verification copies of all advertising and any other information that we require.
12.10 Websites and Social Media.
As used in this Agreement, the term "Website" means an interactive electronic document within a network of computers linked by communications software.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not explicitly required to submit local advertising materials for approval before use. However, any local advertising conducted by a Hydrodog franchisee must comply with Hydrodog's standards and receive written approval.
If a franchisee chooses to engage in local advertising, they must submit advertising expenditure reports to Hydrodog within thirty (30) days of Hydrodog's request. These reports should accurately reflect local advertising expenditures and include verification copies of all advertising materials, along with any other information Hydrodog requires.
Additionally, Hydrodog retains the right to mandate specific language on all local advertising, such as "Franchises Available" and/or "Each Franchise Location Independently Owned and Operated", along with a reference to Hydrodog's telephone number and/or website. All advertising must also adhere to applicable laws and regulations. Franchisees are prohibited from advertising or using Hydrodog's trademarks on the Internet or through telecommunications without express written consent.