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GoDog

GoDog

GoDog franchises allow operators to develop and manage campuses offering comprehensive dog services including overnight boarding, daycare, dog park and bar facilities, bathing, grooming, pet wellness, training, and related retail products. The business model centers on franchising these premium, multi-service pet care facilities under the GODOG® brand, with company-owned outlets operated by affiliates since 2015. The target market is dog owners seeking high-end recreational, care, and socialization services for their pets.

Since 2023ServicesAtlanta, GAGoDog Investment Holdings, LLCwww.godoghq.com
2024 FDDItem 19 Available

Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.

Overview

Investment
$1,987,250 - $3,696,125
Franchise Fee
$80,000
Locations
0

Financial Requirements

Franchise Fee$80,000
Initial Investment Range$1,987,250 - $3,696,125
Royalty Rate7.00%
Brand Fund2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees$2,300

7% royalty + 2% brand fund + technology fee (lesser of 1% or $300/week ≈ $1,300/mo) + up to $1,000/mo additional software/technology fees

Franchise Stats

Franchise Locations0
Corporate Locations3
States Operating3
Franchising Since2023
FDD Year2024

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,774,168
EBITDA Margin
27.95%
Average Net Income
$306,403
Average Net Profit
$316,403
Average Gross Profit
$1,085,417
Average EBITDA
$490,838

Data Based On: Data for 2 affiliate owned and operated GoDog Campuses (Durham, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee) covering the period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023.

* The data provided is for 2 "affiliate owned and operated GoDog Campuses" (Durham, NC and Nashville, TN), not franchised units. As no franchised data was available, this company-owned data is used with appropriate flags. - `average_gross_revenue`: Calculated as the 3-year (2021-2023) average of "AVG Gross Revenue" from Table 1, which represents the average of the two company-owned campuses: mean([$1,307,940, $1,912,944, $2,101,619]) = $1,774,168. - `average_ebitda`: Calculated as the 3-year (2021-2023) average of "AVG EBITDA (Net Ordinary Income)" from Table 1: mean([$397,145, $494,058, $581,310]) = $490,838. - `ebitda_margin_pct`: Calculated as the 3-year (2021-2023) average of the "Percentage of Gross Revenue" for EBITDA from Table 1: mean([30.36%, 25.83%, 27.66%]) = 27.95% (0.2795). - `average_net_profit`: Taken as the 3-year (2021-2023) average of "Projected Operating Profit" from Table 1: mean([$266,351, $306,293, $376,564]) = $316,403. - `average_gross_profit`: Calculated as the average of the 3-year average Gross Profit for the Durham and Nashville campuses: (mean(Durham Gross Profit [2021-2023]) + mean(Nashville Gross Profit [2021-2023])) / 2 = ($1,095,379 + $1,075,455) / 2 = $1,085,417. - `average_net_income`: Calculated as the average of the 3-year average Net Income for the Durham and Nashville campuses: (mean(Durham Net Income [2021-2023]) + mean(Nashville Net Income [2021-2023])) / 2 = ($410,360 + $202,445) / 2 = $306,403. - `best_guess_profit_low` and `best_guess_profit_high`: Derived from the lowest and highest *annual average Net Income* across the two campuses for the period 2021-2023. Annual average Net Incomes were $236,351 (2021), $306,293 (2022), and $376,564 (2023).

Extracted Item 19 Section

How GoDog Compares to Other Pet Services Franchises

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 98% of Pet Services franchises
FranchiseInvestment RangeFranchise FeeRoyaltyLocations
GoDog
Current
$2.0M - $3.7M$80K7.0%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
44 franchises
$341K - $688K$54K7.7%-

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 44 Pet Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States by Outlet Count
1NC
1

Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Litigation Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired by Franchisor
0
Ceased Operations (Other)
0
System Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New Franchises
0

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a GoDog franchise?

The total initial investment to open a GoDog franchise ranges from $1,987,250 to $3,696,125. This includes a franchise fee of $80,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.

How much revenue does a GoDog franchise make?

According to the 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for a GoDog franchise is $1,774,168.

How much profit can you make with a GoDog franchise?

Based on the financial performance data in the FDD, estimated profit for a GoDog franchise ranges from $236,351 to $376,564 per year. Actual results vary based on location, management, and market conditions.

Is GoDog a good franchise to buy?

GoDog shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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