How much revenue does a The Dog Stop franchise make?

According to the 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for a The Dog Stop franchise is $1,012,277.13. The median revenue is $851,044.

How many The Dog Stop franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, The Dog Stop has 20 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2013.

Can you get an SBA loan for a The Dog Stop franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for The Dog Stop franchises. Historical data shows 39 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for The Dog Stop franchisees, with an average loan amount of $553,646. The historical default rate is 5.1%.

Is The Dog Stop a good franchise to buy?

The Dog Stop shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. 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.

The Dog Stop

FDD Year:

The Dog Stop franchises operate all-inclusive indoor/outdoor dog care facilities offering daycare, boarding, grooming, enrichment, obedience training, in-home services, dog walking, and retail products like premium dog food, treats, and accessories. The business model involves franchising these TDS Businesses under a standardized system using The Dog Stop trademarks from retail locations typically 4,000 to 12,000 square feet. The target market is dog owners seeking comprehensive pet care services.

Locations

$543K–$1037K

Investment

Since 2013

Franchising

ServicesGlenshaw, PAwww.thedogstop.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$49,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$543,000 – $1,037,300

Low: $543,000High: $1,037,300

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$500 – $500

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 2% brand fund + $500/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

EBITDA Margin

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Average EBITDA

Data Based On: 15 Franchised Locations and 5 Affiliate Locations in operation for the entire calendar year of 2023 that provided financial data for the period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. Calculations are based solely on the 15 franchised locations.

* Calculations are based on the 15 franchised locations identified from the detailed P&L statement on page 2. Average Gross Revenue calculated as the mean of 'Sales' for the 15 franchised units. Median Gross Revenue calculated as the median of 'Sales' for the 15 franchised units. Revenue Top Quartile calculated as the mean of the top 4 (25% of 15 rounded up) units by 'Sales' from the 15 franchised units. Revenue Bottom Quartile calculated as the mean of the bottom 4 (25% of 15 rounded up) units by 'Sales' from the 15 franchised units. Average EBITDA calculated as the mean of 'Adjusted EBITDA' for the 15 franchised units. EBITDA Margin Percentage calculated as Average EBITDA / Average Gross Revenue. Net Income and Net Profit are not provided and cannot be reliably estimated due to missing operating and non-operating costs not included in Adjusted EBITDA, as stated in Note 5 on page 7.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How The Dog Stop Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 84% of Pet Services franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Pet Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
The Dog Stop Current	$543K – $1.0M	$50K	6.0%	20
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 (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1PA

2LA

3FL

4VA

5AL

6TN

7TX

8WA

9DE

10GA

11IL

12OH

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for The Dog Stop franchisees (2014 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$553,646

Total Volume

$21.6M

Default Rate

5.1%

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.

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 The Dog Stop franchise ranges from $543,000 to $1,037,300. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.