What is the timeframe for appointing a manager for the Hydrodog business after the franchisee's death or disability if one is not already in place?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
utes a breach of this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "disability" means a mental or physical disability, impairment or condition that is reasonably expected to prevent or actually does prevent you or an owner of a controlling interest in you from managing and operating your HydroDog Business.
- 15.6 Operation Upon Death or Disability. If, upon your death or disability or the death or disability of the owner of a controlling interest in you, your HydroDog Business is not being managed by a trained Manager, your or such owner's executor, administrator, conservator, guardian or other personal representative must, within a reasonable time not to exceed three (3) months from the date of death or disability, appoint a Manager to operate your HydroDog Business. Such Manager will be required to complete training at your expense. Pending the appointment of a Manager as provided above or if, in our judgment, your HydroDog Business is not being managed properly any time after your death or disability or after the death or disability of the owner of a controlling interest in you, we have the right, but not the obligation, to appoint a Manager for your HydroDog Business. All funds from the operation of your HydroDog Business during the management by our appointed Manager will be kept in a separate account, and all expenses of your HydroDog Business, including compensation, other costs and travel and living expenses of our Manager
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in the event of the franchisee's death or disability, or the death or disability of an owner with a controlling interest, the executor, administrator, conservator, guardian, or other personal representative has a reasonable time, not exceeding three months from the date of death or disability, to appoint a trained manager to operate the Hydrodog business. This ensures the continuity of the business during a difficult time.
The appointed manager is required to complete training, and the expense of this training is the responsibility of the franchisee's estate or representative. This requirement ensures that the manager is qualified to maintain Hydrodog's standards and operational procedures.
If a manager is not appointed within the specified timeframe, or if Hydrodog believes the business is not being managed properly, Hydrodog has the right, but not the obligation, to appoint a manager. All funds generated during this period will be kept in a separate account, and all business expenses, including the manager's compensation, costs, and travel expenses, will be charged to this account. Hydrodog also has the right to charge a reasonable management fee, not exceeding $400 per day plus reasonable expenses, in addition to the standard royalty and marketing fund fees. This arrangement ensures that Hydrodog can maintain the business's operations while protecting its brand and interests, while also providing some financial relief to the franchisee or their estate.