Is Tails N' Trails a good franchise to buy?

Whether Tails N' Trails is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Tails N' Trails

Tails N’ Trails is a franchise that offers pet care services, primarily for dogs, including hikes, doggy daycare, boarding, in-house sitting, training, and more. Franchisees operate under the Tails N’ Trails brand, adhering to the franchisor's standards and specifications, with an initial investment ranging from $52,600 to $68,000 for a single unit. The business model targets pet owners seeking convenient, outdoor-focused, and comprehensive dog care solutions in their local areas.

$53K–$68K

Investment

Since 2025

Franchising

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$52,600 – $68,000

Low: $52,600High: $68,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,725 – $3,000

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + $1,000/mo local advertising + $425-$1,500/mo bookkeeping + $300-$500/mo POS/software fees

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How Tails N' Trails Compares

Key Insights

One of the lowest investment costs in Pet Services (ranked #3 of 45)

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Tails N' Trails Current	$53K – $68K	$35K	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

Top States

1MA

2RI

3WI

Franchisee Contacts

2 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$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

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Tails N' Trails franchise ranges from $52,600 to $68,000. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.