Does Hydrodog require franchisees to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You are required to secure and maintain in force and in your name all necessary insurance, licenses, permits, and certificates relating to the operation of your HydroDog Business.
You will operate your HydroDog Business in full compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations, including, without limitation, all government regulations relating to occupational hazards and health, construction warranties, worker's compensation insurance, immigration, unemployment insurance, construction permitting, workplace safety, and withholding and payment of federal and state income taxes, social security taxes and sales taxes.
You will, in all dealings with customers, suppliers, us, and the public, adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, fair dealing, and ethical conduct, as defined by us and as may be updated from time to time.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must operate their Hydrodog Business in full compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. This includes, without limitation, all government regulations relating to occupational hazards and health, construction warranties, worker's compensation insurance, immigration, unemployment insurance, construction permitting, workplace safety, and withholding and payment of federal and state income taxes, social security taxes and sales taxes.
This means a Hydrodog franchisee is responsible for understanding and adhering to a wide range of legal requirements related to their business operations. These requirements span from ensuring a safe workplace to correctly handling employee taxes and insurance.
The franchisee must secure and maintain all necessary insurance, licenses, permits, and certificates. This obligation extends to all dealings with customers, suppliers, Hydrodog, and the public, requiring adherence to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, fair dealing, and ethical conduct as defined by Hydrodog, which may be updated from time to time.