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What are the payment obligations for software modifications required by Hydrodog?

Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

If we require you to license or to modify or obtain new software that we or our affiliates license to you, you must pay us, or our designee, our, or our designee's, then-current fees for such software, including any up-front and ongoing fees.

  • 11.8 Computer System. We may require that you acquire and use in developing and operating your HydroDog Business a Computer System consisting of the computer services, components,

equipment, computer hardware, telecommunications equipment or services, the software used in connection with the Business Management System and other operating or communications software we designate or approve for use by the HydroDog Businesses (collectively, the "Software") that we may periodically specify in the manner we designate (collectively, the "Computer System"). We may require you to obtain specified computer and communications hardware, equipment, components or Software and services (like DSL, Frac, T-1, Cable Modem or ISP) and may modify specifications for and components of the Computer System from time-to-time. We require you to acquire high speed internet capabilities (like DSL, Frac, T-1, Cable Modem or ISP), as well as mobile tablet and smart phone usage and access. Our and our designees' modifications and specifications for components, equipment, services and operating or communications of the Computer System may require you to incur cost to purchase, lease or license new or modified Software or computer or communications hardware, equipment, components or Software and to obtain service and support for the Computer System during the Term of this Agreement. You agree to incur such costs in connection with obtaining the computer hardware and Software comprising the Computer System (or additions or modifications) operating it in accordance with our System Standards and ensuring that it is compatible with, and capable of participation in and performing the functions we designate for the Business Management System and engaging in any form of e-commerce we designate or approve, as long as the Computer System we specify for use is the same Computer System that we or our affiliates then currently use in the HydroDog Businesses that we or they own and operate, or an alternative system that we approve in writing. The Computer System must be capable of connecting with our Computer System performing the functions we designate for the Business Management System, permitting us to review the results of your HydroDog Business's operations, and engaging in any ecommerce activities that we designate or approve. We also have the right to charge you a reasonable systems fee, as determined by us, for modifications of and enhancements made to any proprietary Software that we license to you and other maintenance and support services that we or our affiliates furnish to you related to the Computer System. From time-to-time, upon our notice to you, you must enter into the then current form of such Computer System or Software related agreements as we may designate. You must not use the Computer System for any purposes not authorized by us or our affiliates.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to license, modify, or obtain new software that Hydrodog or its affiliates license. If Hydrodog mandates such changes, the franchisee must pay Hydrodog or its designee the then-current fees for the software. These fees may include both up-front and ongoing charges.

Hydrodog may periodically specify modifications for the Computer System, potentially requiring franchisees to purchase, lease, or license new or modified software or computer hardware. Franchisees are obligated to incur these costs to ensure compatibility with Hydrodog's System Standards and the Business Management System. The Computer System must connect with Hydrodog's system, allowing the franchisor to review the franchisee's business operations and engage in e-commerce activities.

Hydrodog also has the right to charge a reasonable systems fee for modifications and enhancements made to any proprietary software licensed to the franchisee, as well as for other maintenance and support services related to the Computer System. Franchisees must also enter into the then-current form of any Computer System or Software related agreements that Hydrodog may designate from time to time. Franchisees are prohibited from using the Computer System for any purposes not authorized by Hydrodog or its affiliates.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.