Does the Hydrodog U.S. Veterans' discount apply to additional territory fees?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If (i) you are a veteran, (ii) your spouse is a veteran or on active duty, (iii) your biological mother or father is a veteran or on active duty, (iv) your spouse's biological mother or father is a veteran or on active duty, (v) your child is a veteran or on active duty, or (vi) the shareholders, members, or partners owning at least 51% of franchised business are veterans then we will discount our initial franchise fee for your first HydroDog franchise by 15%. This discount applies solely to the Franchise Fee for your first franchise and does not apply to any Additional Territory Fees, subsequent franchise purchases, or any other fees or charges under the Franchise Agreement. "Veteran" means honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard or SpaceForce and can provide proof of veteran or military status by providing a DD214 or military orders. A child is defined as a biological child or a legally adopted child.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 11–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the U.S. Veterans' discount does not apply to additional territory fees. The document specifies that the 15% discount on the initial franchise fee for eligible veterans only applies to the initial franchise fee for the first Hydrodog franchise.
The discount is available to veterans, their spouses, parents, spouse's parents, or children who are veterans or on active duty, or if at least 51% of the franchised business is owned by veterans. To qualify, veterans must have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, or SpaceForce and provide proof of their veteran or military status with a DD214 or military orders.
This limitation means that while Hydrodog offers a benefit to veterans for their initial investment, it does not extend to subsequent expansions or additional territories. A prospective franchisee who is a veteran and intends to expand their territory should factor in the full cost of additional territory fees without expecting the 15% discount.