Under what conditions can a Hydrodog franchisee terminate the franchise agreement?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 16.1 By You. If you and your owners are in compliance with this Agreement and we materially fail to comply with this Agreement and do not correct or commence correction of such failure within sixty (60) days after written notice of such material failure is delivered to us, you may terminate this Agreement effective 60 days after delivery to us of written notice of termination. Your termination of this Agreement for any other reason or without such notice will be deemed a termination without cause, and is a breach of this Agreement by you.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee can terminate the franchise agreement if Hydrodog materially fails to comply with the agreement and does not correct or begin to correct the failure within 60 days after receiving written notice. In this case, the franchisee can terminate the agreement 60 days after delivering a written notice of termination to Hydrodog, provided the franchisee and their owners are in compliance with the agreement. Terminating the agreement for any other reason or without providing the required notice will be considered a breach of contract by the franchisee.
This stipulation means a Hydrodog franchisee has a limited window to terminate the agreement based on Hydrodog's failure to uphold its end of the contract. The franchisee must act promptly by providing written notice and allowing Hydrodog a period to rectify the issue. Failure to follow this procedure could result in the franchisee being in breach of the agreement, potentially leading to legal and financial repercussions.
It is important to note that state laws may also affect the termination of the Hydrodog franchise agreement. Specifically, for franchises purchased in Washington, RCW 19.100.180 and court decisions may supersede the franchise agreement in areas of termination and renewal. Prospective franchisees should consult with a legal professional to understand the full scope of their termination rights and obligations, considering both the franchise agreement and any applicable state laws.