Does Hydrodog require prior notice before inspecting a Hydrodog Business?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
HydroDog Business's operations.
- 13.4 Copies of Reports. You agree to furnish us with a copy of all sales, income and other tax returns relating to your HydroDog Business, at our request. You will also send us copies of any sales or other reports sent to any landlord or governmental agency, at our request.
14. INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS
- 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;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Hydrodog has the right to inspect a franchisee's Hydrodog Business. Specifically, Hydrodog can enter the business and/or vehicle to inspect it, observe operations (including photographing and videotaping), remove samples, interview personnel and customers, and inspect records.
However, Hydrodog is not always required to provide prior notice before conducting an inspection. Hydrodog and its agents have the right to inspect the Hydrodog Business at any time during regular business hours, with or without prior notice to the franchisee.
Hydrodog also has the right to make personal visits to a Hydrodog Business without notice. This means that franchisees should always be prepared for unannounced visits from Hydrodog representatives to ensure compliance with the franchise agreement and system standards.