Who does the ownership of the HydroDog Vehicle transfer to upon notice from HydroDog?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(g) you, upon notice from us, automatically transfer to us or our designee ownership and right of possession of the HydroDog Vehicle; and
(h) you agree that our trailer shape and design embodies our Marks and is integral to our Goodwill, and you will completely de-identify the shape, size and color of the HydroDog Vehicle, to our sole satisfaction and at your own expense, which may, at our option, require you to remove its outer shell, or build a different shaped shell around the shell.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon notice from Hydrodog, the ownership and right of possession of the HydroDog Vehicle automatically transfers to Hydrodog or its designee. This means that when Hydrodog notifies a franchisee, the franchisee must transfer the vehicle to Hydrodog or whomever Hydrodog specifies.
This provision is important for prospective franchisees to understand, as it clarifies Hydrodog's control over the HydroDog Vehicle, especially upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement. The franchisee must comply with this transfer request.
Additionally, the franchisee is obligated to de-identify the HydroDog Vehicle to Hydrodog's satisfaction, potentially requiring the removal of the outer shell or construction of a differently shaped shell around it. This de-identification must be done at the franchisee's own expense, ensuring that the vehicle no longer represents the Hydrodog brand after the agreement ends.