What is the time period a Hydrodog franchisee has to comply with all modifications to System Standards?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
in your HydroDog Business ("Capital Modifications") and/or incur higher operating costs. However, such modifications will not alter your fundamental status and rights under this Agreement. We agree to give you at least ninety (90) days to comply with Capital Modifications we require. You are obligated to comply with all modifications to System Standards, including Capital Modifications, within the time period we specify. Your failure to comply with any System Standards or Capital Modifications within the specified time period will result in: (a) a non-compliance fee as stated in Section 6.16 (Non-Compliance Fee); (b) mandatory remedial training at your expense; (c) suspension of your rights under this Agreement until compliance is achieved; and/or (d) termination of this Agreement, as we determine in our sole discretion.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 35–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are obligated to comply with all modifications to System Standards within the time period specified by Hydrodog. However, for Capital Modifications, Hydrodog agrees to give franchisees at least ninety (90) days to comply. Failure to comply with any System Standards or Capital Modifications within the specified time period may result in a non-compliance fee, mandatory remedial training at the franchisee's expense, suspension of the franchisee's rights under the Franchise Agreement, or termination of the Franchise Agreement, as determined by Hydrodog.
System Standards include mandatory and suggested specifications, standards, operating procedures, and rules prescribed by Hydrodog for the operation of HydroDog Businesses. These standards are typically found in the Operations Manuals or communicated in writing or other tangible forms. Modifications to System Standards may require franchisees to invest additional capital in their HydroDog Business and/or incur higher operating costs.
Prospective Hydrodog franchisees should be aware that Hydrodog has the right to modify System Standards periodically, and franchisees are obligated to comply with these changes within the specified timeframe. It is important for franchisees to carefully review and understand the System Standards and any modifications to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties. Franchisees should also inquire about the typical timeframe provided for compliance with different types of modifications and the potential costs associated with implementing these changes.