When does Hydrodog provide Owner/Manager Training?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ment as Exhibit "G." (Franchise Agreement, Section 11.1).
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- Before the Business opens, we will provide to you and any person owning at least 20% of you and that plans to work in the Business at least 50% of the time, our Owner/Manager Training, including online HydroLink training. (Franchise Agreement, Section 7.1).
Time To Opening
We estimate that there will be an interval of approximately 3 to 12 months between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the opening of your HydroDog Business; however, you must be open and operational within 30-days after receipt of your HydroDog Vehicle. Factorsthat may affect the time period include HydroDog Vehicle and equipment availability,shipping delays, custom orders, your ability to obtain financing, obtain business permits and licenses, schedule initial training, take delivery of required equipment, and hire employees.
We do not require that you purchase all HydroDog Vehicles at the time of signing your franchise agreement if you own multiple Territories; however, you must acquire each vehicle through us or our approved suppliers no later than 9-months after receipt of the previous HydroDog Vehicle.
You may not open your HydroDog Business for business until: (1) we approve your HydroDog Business as developed according to our specifications and standards; (2) training has been completed to our satisfaction; (3) the Franchise Fee has been paid to us, subject to state law; (4) the HydroDog Vehicle has been acquired; (5) the Initial Tools Package has been received; (6) we have approved the managers of your HydroDog Business if you are a Business Entity, and you have demonstrated to our satisfaction that the pre-opening conditions of the Franchise Agreement have been met; (7) we have been furnished with copies of all required insurance policies, or such other evidence of insurance coverage and payment of premiums we request; (8) we have received signed counterparts of all required documents pertaining to your acquisition of the HydroDog Vehicle. (Franchise Agreement, Section 5.8) You obtain our approval for and open your HydroDog Business within 30 days after receipt of your HydroDog Vehicle, unless there are unforeseen circumstances or factors beyond your control, in which case an extension may be granted at our discretion. (Franchise Agreement, Section 5.1) We may terminate the Franchise Agreement if you fail to open in the time required, unless an extension has been granted.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Owner/Manager Training, including online HydroLink training, is provided to the franchisee and any person owning at least 20% of the franchise who plans to work in the business at least 50% of the time. This training occurs before the Hydrodog business opens.
Hydrodog also requires that franchisees and their trainees successfully complete the HydroDog Academy before opening their business. This includes passing all required assessments to evaluate comprehension of the training topics. Upon completion of the training program and passing all assessments, the franchisee and their trainees will receive a certificate of completion, which may be required for operational approval of the business.
The initial training program, called "HydroDog Academy," is designed to equip franchisees with essential operational skills needed to run a successful HydroDog franchise. This is achieved through a combination of online and on-site training, focusing on daily operations, grooming practices, and customer management. The online portion is delivered through an e-learning platform with self-paced modules, video tutorials, and interactive assessments. The on-site training includes hands-on instruction in equipment setup and maintenance, client management, service delivery, and direct support with implementing daily operations and HydroDog business protocols. The on-site training may be conducted at the franchisee's location or at Hydrodog's designated corporate training facility.
Hydrodog will schedule training as needed for new franchisees, and franchisees must complete the program at least 30 days before opening their HydroDog Business. Hydrodog may conduct all or any portion of training online or video based instead of in person. Franchisees are responsible for all travel, living, and compensation expenses incurred in connection with training.