Can Hydrodog remove product samples for testing and analysis from a Hydrodog Business during an inspection?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 14.1 Our Right to Inspect your HydroDog Business. To determine whether you and your HydroDog Business are complying with this Agreement and all System Standards, we and our designated agents have the exclusive right at any time during your regular business hours, and with or without prior notice to you:
- (a) enter your HydroDog Business and/or the HydroDog Vehicle and have unlimited and unrestricted access to inspect your HydroDog Business and/or HydroDog Vehicle;
- (b) observe, photograph and videotape the operations of your HydroDog Business for such consecutive or intermittent periods as we deem necessary;
- (c) remove samples of any products, materials or supplies for testing and analysis;
- (d) interview personnel and customers of your HydroDog Business; and
- (e) inspect and copy any books, records, websites (or other forms of e-commerce) and documents relating to your operation of your HydroDog Business.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Hydrodog Franchise Disclosure Document, Hydrodog has the right to inspect a franchisee's Hydrodog Business to ensure compliance with the franchise agreement and System Standards. As part of this inspection process, Hydrodog or its agents can enter the Hydrodog Business or vehicle and have unrestricted access to it.
Specifically, Hydrodog is permitted to remove samples of products, materials, or supplies for testing and analysis. Additionally, they can observe, photograph, and videotape the business's operations, interview personnel and customers, and inspect and copy books, records, websites, and other documents related to the business.
The franchisee is required to cooperate fully with Hydrodog during these inspections, and any costs incurred by the franchisee due to the inspection are their sole responsibility. Hydrodog states they will use their best efforts not to interfere unreasonably with the Hydrodog Business's operation. Failure to cooperate may result in termination of the franchise agreement.