Bowie Barker

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.

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$315K–$618K
Investment
Since 2025
Franchising
ServicesLos Angeles, CABoBark, LLCbowiebarker.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs


Franchise Fee
$40,000
Item 5 of FDD
Initial Investment Range
$315,250 $618,000
Low: $315,250High: $618,000
Item 7 of FDD
Royalty Rate
6.00%
of gross sales
Brand Fund
2.00%
Item 6 of FDD
Fixed Monthly Fees
$1,250 – $2,000
Item 6 of FDD

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

Average Gross Revenue
$0
Average Net Income
$0

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


FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
Bowie Barker
Current
$315K – $618K$40K6.0%0
PSP$541K – $2.0M$50K3.0%502
DOG TRAINING ELITE$174K – $203K$110K8.0%395
POOP 911$4K – $26KN/A25.0%254
WOOF GANG BAKERY$184K – $507K$50K7.0%236
CAMP BOW WOW$944K – $1.2M$50K7.0%223
Pet Services Average
45 franchises
$349K – $710K$56K7.5%

* 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

Top States
1CA
1

Franchisee Contacts


5 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

NameSBA 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)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
3

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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