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DOG HAUS
Dog Haus Worldwide, LLC franchises Dog Haus Restaurants, including Fast Casual Restaurants, Biergartens, Remote Kitchens, and Area Development programs, offering freshly prepared gourmet hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, chicken, plant-based foods, proprietary sauces, sides, and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages for on- and off-premises consumption. Their business model centers on leasing spaces for counter-service or bar-focused eateries and delivery-only kitchens, with investments varying by format. They target fast-casual diners seeking high-quality, customizable meals in retail, strip mall, or industrial locations.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% marketing, creative & technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 43 franchised Dog Haus Fast Casual Restaurants, Dog Haus Biergartens, and Dog Haus Remote Kitchens open for at least one year on December 31, 2024, as included in Tables 1, 4, and 7.
* Calculated overall weighted average gross revenue for 2024 by combining data from Dog Haus Fast Casual Restaurants (12 units, $17,370,823 total sales from Table 1), Dog Haus Biergartens (27 units, $49,862,175 total sales from Table 4), and Dog Haus Remote Kitchens (4 units, $5,191,896 total sales from Table 7). Total units: 12 + 27 + 4 = 43. Total aggregate sales: $17,370,823 + $49,862,175 + $5,191,896 = $72,424,894. Weighted average = $72,424,894 / 43 = $1,684,299.86. The document explicitly states that financial performance representations do not include costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs/expenses to obtain net income or profit (page 1). Therefore, net income, net profit, EBITDA, and estimated profit ranges cannot be determined. Median gross revenue is provided per category (Tables 1, 4, 7) but not as a single combined overall figure; a true combined median cannot be derived without the full individual sales data.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,684,300
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Unlock financial performance dataDOG HAUS Franchise Analysis
Dog Haus entered franchising in 2013 with a bold concept blending gourmet dogs and fast-casual vibes, but its footprint remains compact at just 59 locations after over a decade. Item 19 earnings data pops in this space, while a solid trail of SBA loans signals franchisees betting big. Yet terminations and transfers raise questions: is this system primed for scale-up or stuck in neutral?
System growth tells a measured story—from 56 units in 2023 to 59 in 2024, a 5% bump, with 12 new units projected. That's steady but not explosive after 12 years franchising, per the 2025 FDD. Terminations hit 4 last year, alongside 10 transfers, suggesting some churn but not crisis levels; still, for a small network, these warrant scrutiny on operator satisfaction. SBA records shine brighter: 26 loans averaging $626,700 underline access to capital, likely fueled by the model's appeal in strip malls and delivery kitchens.
Financials pack punch—initial investment spans $357,437-$625,800 (Item 7), covering formats from full restaurants to remote kitchens, with a $40,000 franchise fee. Ongoing: 6% royalty plus 2% brand fund. Item 19 reveals average gross sales of $1,684,300, elite for fast-casual dogs, implying strong top-line potential if costs align (AUV beats many peers). High revenue offsets mid-tier buildout, but modest unit growth flags execution risks; savvy investors eye if 12 planned opens accelerate the trajectory.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How DOG HAUS Compares
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Casual
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DOG HAUS Current | $357K – $626K | $40K | 6.0% | 59 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $276K – $771K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,650 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $405K – $1.6M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,249 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $529K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual 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
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for DOG HAUS franchisees (2016 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
26 SBA loans on record
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60 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a DOG HAUS franchise ranges from $357,437 to $625,800. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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