What are the required inventory and inventory levels for a HydroDog business?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (b) quantities, types, models and brands of required Products and Services, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, signs, materials and supplies used in establishing and operating your HydroDog Business;
- (c) required inventory and inventory levels;
- (d) designated or approved suppliers of furnishings, equipment, Products and Services and other items we require for the operation of your HydroDog Business;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to adhere to specific standards regarding inventory. Hydrodog may specify the required inventory and inventory levels in their manuals. These standards include the quantities, types, models, and brands of products and services needed to establish and operate the Hydrodog business.
Hydrodog maintains control over the supply chain by mandating that franchisees purchase materials and inventory exclusively from approved suppliers. These suppliers are selected based on factors like quality, warranty, and price. Hydrodog, its affiliates, or approved suppliers may also apply mark-ups and profit margins on the sale of business materials, operating assets, supplies, and inventory. These mark-up/profit margins are subject to change at any time.
Franchisees must also maintain detailed records of sales, inventory, and expenses as specified in the manuals. Failure to comply with the approved supplier requirement can result in default or termination of the franchise agreement. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the list of approved suppliers and understand the potential costs associated with purchasing inventory from these designated sources.