Does HydroDog negotiate purchase arrangements with suppliers for the benefit of franchisees?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
bution cooperatives for the System. We and our affiliates negotiate purchase arrangements with suppliers (including price terms) for the benefit of our franchisees and our affiliates for the items and services that you may obtain only from approved suppliers. In doing so, we and our affiliates seek to promote the overall interests of the HydroDog Businesses system. We do not provide material benefits to you (for example, renewal or granting additional franchises) based on your purchase of particular products or services or use of particular suppliers.
Lease
If you intend to lease the vehicle for your HydroDog Business from a vendor other than our approved vendor, you are required to submit the proposed lease to us for approval prior to signing it.
Furnishings, Fixtures and Equipment
We have identified a specific recommended brand and model for many of the furnishings, fixtures and equipment items required to equip a HydroDog Business. You must purchase these items only from approved suppliers, which may include us or an affiliate. We may negotiate with vendors for the price,
warrantees, guarantees, delivery costs, maintenance contracts, etc. We do not represent that we will be able to obtain for you the lowest costs or best terms available.
HydroDog Vehicle
You must purchase or lease all HydroDog Vehicles to be used in the operation of your HydroDog Business from us, our affiliate, or our designated supplier.
Point-of-Sale System and Other Computer System Requirements
You must purchase a point of sales system and certain other components of the Computer System (including software and other technology provided as part of the Technology Fee) from the suppliers that we designate from time to time.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 18–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Hydrodog and its affiliates negotiate purchase arrangements with suppliers, including price terms, for the benefit of franchisees and its affiliates for items and services that franchisees may only obtain from approved suppliers. Hydrodog states that they seek to promote the overall interests of the HydroDog Businesses system in doing so.
Hydrodog has identified specific recommended brands and models for many furnishings, fixtures, and equipment items required to equip a HydroDog Business. Franchisees must purchase these items only from approved suppliers, which may include Hydrodog or an affiliate. Hydrodog may negotiate with vendors for the price, warrantees, guarantees, delivery costs, and maintenance contracts. However, Hydrodog does not represent that they will be able to obtain the lowest costs or best terms available for the franchisee.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that they must purchase or lease all HydroDog Vehicles from Hydrodog, its affiliate, or its designated supplier. Additionally, franchisees must purchase a point of sales system and certain other components of the Computer System from suppliers designated by Hydrodog. While other components of the Computer System may be purchased from suppliers of the franchisee's choice, these components must strictly adhere to Hydrodog's standards and specifications. Franchisees are required to use approved suppliers for approximately 70%-100% of their total purchases and leases in establishing their HydroDog Business, and approximately 80% of their total purchases and leases in operating their HydroDog Business.