Bowie Barker
Bowie Barker franchises Stores that offer customized dog grooming services including 'we wash' (full-service washing, drying, brushing, nail clipping, teeth brushing, ear cleaning, trims, de-shedding, and specialty shampoos/cuts) and 'you wash' (self-service) options, along with approved grooming products and supplies sold at retail. The business model utilizes proprietary marks like BOWIE BARKER and a system of operations emphasizing an ongoing membership model, with opportunities for single or multi-unit development. It targets dog owners seeking convenient, high-quality grooming services and products.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty (min. $2,500/mo) + up to 2% brand fund + $1,250/mo technology fee (up to $2,000/mo); greater of 3.5% or $1,500/mo digital marketing.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 1 Affiliate-Owned Store operating for the 12 months ending April 30, 2024.
* The financial performance data is based on one Affiliate-Owned Store. The average net income for a franchisee was calculated by taking the Affiliate's Gross Sales ($770,973), subtracting Cost of Goods Sold ($345,455), and then adjusting General Expenses. The original General Expenses ($314,895) were reduced by: $19,769 (excess Repairs & Maintenance, as only $1,800 annually is estimated as recurring for a franchisee), $13,448 (excess Management Salary, as $56,000 is allocated for a franchisee vs. $69,448 paid by affiliate), $16,376 (part-time medical benefits, removed for franchisee), and $5,813 (overtime/penalties, removed for franchisee). The total reduction in General Expenses was $55,406, resulting in adjusted General Expenses of $259,489. This yielded a profit of $166,029 before imputed fees. Finally, imputed Royalty Fees ($46,258) and Technology Fees ($12,000) were deducted, leading to an average net income of $107,771. For the 'low' profit estimate, starting with the average net income ($107,771), we assumed an additional $18,624 in marketing expenses (increasing from $19,925 to 5% of gross sales) and an additional $1,200 in recurring Repairs & Maintenance (from $1,800 to $3,000 annually), resulting in a low estimate of $87,947. For the 'high' profit estimate, starting with the average net income ($107,771), we assumed the franchisee fully manages the business, thus eliminating the allocated General Manager salary of $56,000, which results in a high estimate of $163,771.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Bowie Barker Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bowie Barker Current | $315K – $618K | $40K | 6.0% | 0 |
| PSP | $541K – $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
| DOG TRAINING ELITE | $174K – $203K | $110K | 8.0% | 395 |
| POOP 911 | $4K – $26K | N/A | 25.0% | 254 |
| WOOF GANG BAKERY | $184K – $507K | $50K | 7.0% | 236 |
| CAMP BOW WOW | $944K – $1.2M | $50K | 7.0% | 223 |
Pet Services Average 45 franchises | $349K – $710K | $56K | 7.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 45 Pet Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
Franchisee Contacts
5 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Bowie Barker franchise ranges from $315,250 to $618,000. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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