Are there currently any purchasing or distribution cooperatives for the HydroDog system?

According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are currently no purchasing or distribution cooperatives for the Hydrodog system. However, Hydrodog and its affiliates negotiate purchase arrangements with suppliers, including price terms, for the benefit of franchisees and affiliates for items and services that franchisees may only obtain from approved suppliers. Hydrodog states that they and their affiliates seek to promote the overall interests of the Hydrodog system through these negotiations.

This means that Hydrodog franchisees do not have the option to join or form purchasing cooperatives to negotiate better prices or terms with suppliers. Instead, Hydrodog takes on this role, aiming to leverage its collective buying power to secure favorable deals for the entire franchise network. While franchisees may not directly participate in these negotiations, they are intended to benefit from the resulting arrangements.

It is important to note that Hydrodog does not provide any material benefits to franchisees, such as renewal or granting additional franchises, based on their purchase of particular products or services or use of particular suppliers. This suggests that the purchasing arrangements are primarily focused on cost savings and standardization rather than incentivizing franchisees to favor specific suppliers for other advantages.