Does HydroDog require copies of all required insurance policies before I can open my HydroDog business?

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. (Franchise Agreement, Section 16.2)

Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–30)