What written notice is required from a Hydrodog franchisee to acquire a successor franchise?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provisions | Other Agreement | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | Section 2.2 | 10 years |
| Length of the Franchise | ||
| Term | ||
| (b) | Section 3.1 | If you are in good standing, you can acquire a |
| Renewal or extension | successor franchise for an additional 10-year | |
| of the term | term on our then current terms and conditions. | |
| (c) Requirements for franchisee to renew or extend | Sections 3.1, 3.3, & 3.4 | The term "renewal" refers to extending our franchise relationship at the end of your initial term and any other renewal or extension of the initial term. Your successor franchise rights permit you to remain as a Franchise after the initial term of your Franchise Agreement expires. You must give us written notice of your election to acquire a successor franchise; maintain possession of the HydroDog Vehicle, or secure a substitute, and being it into compliance with our then-current standards and specification; sign our then-current franchise agreement, which may be materially different except that the Royalties and Marketing Fund Fees will be the same as the prior franchise agreement; pay our then-current fees except an initial franchise fee; sign a general release; and satisfactorily complete any new training and refresher programs we require. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 36–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must provide written notice to acquire a successor franchise. To renew the franchise for an additional 10-year term, the franchisee must be in good standing and meet several requirements.
In addition to providing written notice, the franchisee must maintain possession of the HydroDog Vehicle or secure a substitute that complies with Hydrodog's current standards. The franchisee must also sign the then-current franchise agreement, which may differ materially from the original, although the Royalties and Marketing Fund Fees will remain the same.
Furthermore, the franchisee must pay Hydrodog's then-current fees, except for the initial franchise fee, sign a general release, and satisfactorily complete any new training or refresher programs that Hydrodog requires. Meeting all these conditions ensures the franchisee can continue operating under the Hydrodog brand for another term.