Central Bark

Neither we nor our affiliates are currently approved suppliers of any services, supplies, equipment, inventory, or real estate related to the establishment or operation of your Franchised Business. However, we and our affiliates may become designated or approved suppliers in the future. If you purchase any products or services from us or our affiliates, we will derive revenue from those purchases. We own all information related to clients of the Franchised Business, including names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, buying habits, preferences, demographic data, and other related information (“Client Information”). You are required to purchase or lease certain equipment, fixtures, supplies, products, and services necessary for the operation of your CENTRAL BARK facility from suppliers we designate or approve in writing. These include, but are not limited to, point-of-sale systems, web-based client management and scheduling software, accounting software, signage, search engine optimization services, business forms, promotional items, private-label apparel, advertising materials, website design, and online marketing services. A list of required and optional items and approved suppliers is included in our Confidential Operations Manual (the “Operating Manual”), which we may 14 Central Bark 2025 FDD 4931-3271-2019, v. 8 update periodically. We may collect fees from you on behalf of approved suppliers (e.g., as part of the Technology Fee) and remit payment directly to them. We do not unreasonably withhold approval of suppliers who meet our standards for quality, reliability, and compatibility with our systems. However, we may require you to discontinue use of any product or service that, in our judgment, fails to meet our standards. You may request approval to use a new supplier beginning one year after your Franchised Business opens. Requests must be submitted in writing, accompanied by three product samples and a nonrefundable application fee (currently $250). We evaluate such requests quarterly and will notify you of our decision before the next quarter. We may investigate the proposed supplier and require product testing. Approval may be withheld at our or our affiliates’ sole discretion, particularly if an exclusive supplier has already been designated. Continued approval is contingent on our ability to inspect the supplier’s facilities and products. We currently require you to purchase or lease the following technology and equipment: a desktop computer with monitor and POS system; a laptop with required software and external USB drive; a color multifunction printer/scanner/fax; a backup system; high-speed internet service; one electronic cash drawer compatible with the POS system; one barcode scanner; one receipt printer; one touchscreen monitor with magnetic card reader; and an iPad or equivalent tablet for front desk operations. The POS system and client management software must be obtained from our designated vendor. You must also subscribe to QuickBooks Online. You are required to maintain in force, at your sole expense, comprehensive general liability insurance in respect to the Franchised Business providing coverage with a combined single occurrence limit of not less than $2,000,000, and an aggregate limit of not less than $2,000,000; business interruption and extra expense coverage for 12 months (actual loss sustained limit); hired and non-owned automobile coverage with a single occurrence limit of not less than $1,000,000; animal bailee coverage for any 1 animal with a limit of not less than $50,000 covering on-premises and in-transit; and pet groomers professional liability insurance in an amount of not less than $50,000. You must carry property insurance to keep the premises and its contents insured against loss or damage by fire and such other risks covered in the Standard Extended Coverage Endorsement in an amount not less than 100% of the full replacement cost of such assets. All insurance policies shall be issued by one or more insurance carriers acceptable to us. We may reasonably increase the minimum liability protection requirement and require at any time, on reasonable prior notice to you, different or additional kinds of insurance to reflect inflation, changes in standards of liability, higher damage awards in public, product, or motor vehicle liability litigation or other relevant changes in circumstances. All liability coverage insurance policies must name us as an additional insured, using a form of endorsement that We have approved. All insurance policies must contain a waiver of the insurance company's right of subrogation against us and provide that we will receive 30 days' prior written notice of the termination, expiration or cancellation of any such policy.

You must spend a minimum of $26,000 on initial launch advertising during the period beginning 90 days before and ending 180 days after the opening of your Franchised Business. You must use approved vendors and service providers for advertising and promotional activities, which may include digital marketing such as Google Ads, display ads, and retargeting; social media advertising such as Facebook and Instagram; traditional media such as TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, billboards, and direct mail; microsite development and search engine optimization; licensing fees for demographic software; grand opening event coordination; and public relations services. 20 Central Bark 2025 FDD 4931-3271-2019, v. 8 Local Expenditures

You must spend a minimum of $26,000 on initial launch advertising during the period beginning 90 days before and ending 180 days after the opening of your Franchised Business. You must use approved vendors and service providers for advertising and promotional activities, which may include digital marketing such as Google Ads, display ads, and retargeting; social media advertising such as Facebook and Instagram; traditional media such as TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, billboards, and direct mail; microsite development and search engine optimization; licensing fees for demographic software; grand opening event coordination; and public relations services. 20 Central Bark 2025 FDD 4931-3271-2019, v. 8 Local Expenditures

You must spend a minimum of $26,000 on initial launch advertising during the period beginning 90 days before and ending 180 days after the opening of your Franchised Business. You must use approved vendors and service providers for advertising and promotional activities, which may include digital marketing such as Google Ads, display ads, and retargeting; social media advertising such as Facebook and Instagram; traditional media such as TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, billboards, and direct mail; microsite development and search engine optimization; licensing fees for demographic software; grand opening event coordination; and public relations services. 20 Central Bark 2025 FDD 4931-3271-2019, v. 8 Local Expenditures

We have established a National Franchise Advisory Board (“NFAB”) to serve in an advisory capacity. The NFAB was created by us and consists of members nominated by franchisees and elected by franchisees and/or appointed by us. The NFAB does not have operational or decision- making authority. We reserve the right to modify or dissolve the NFAB at our sole discretion. Computer Systems. You are required to purchase or lease specific hardware and software for the operation of your Franchised Business. This includes a desktop computer with monitor and point-of-sale system (“POS system”); a laptop with required software and an external USB drive; a color multifunction device (printer, fax, scanner); a color monitor; a backup system; and high-speed internet service. You must also purchase one electronic cash drawer compatible with the approved POS system, one barcode scanner, one receipt printer, one touchscreen flat panel monitor with magnetic card reader, and one iPad or equivalent tablet for the front desk POS system. All hardware must be compatible with the required software. We currently do not have independent access to the data collected on the electronic cash drawer but may require such access in the future. We may also require you to grant our designated vendors access to your computer system on our behalf. We estimate the total cost of the required hardware and software to be approximately $4,000. 22 Central Bark 2025 FDD 4931-3271-2019, v. 8 You must obtain the POS system and web-based client management and scheduling software from our designated vendor, currently Moego, which charges a monthly subscription fee of $495. You must also subscribe to QuickBooks Online (currently $50 per month) and Microsoft Office 365 (currently $99 per year, subject to change based on selected options). These fees are subject to change by the respective third-party vendors.