The Dog Stop
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.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $500/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for 18 franchised units (6 in top quartile, 6 in second quartile, 6 in bottom quartile) for the period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. Additionally, 6 affiliate-owned units are mentioned but their data is separate.
* Weighted average gross revenue calculated from 6 units in the top quartile (average $1,405,922), 6 units in the second quartile (average $777,349), and 6 units in the bottom quartile (average $669,508). Total 18 franchised units. Weighted average Gross Revenue = ($1,405,922 * 6 + $777,349 * 6 + $669,508 * 6) / 18 = $950,926.33. Median gross revenue is taken as the average gross revenue of the second quartile, which is $777,349. Average gross profit calculated as weighted average gross revenue ($950,926.33) minus weighted average cost of goods sold ($33,474.0). Average net profit is represented by the 'Net Revenue less selected expenses' column, calculated as a weighted average: ($353,273 * 6 + $126,538 * 6 + $50,218 * 6) / 18 = $176,676.33. This value is used for both best_guess_profit_low and best_guess_profit_high as no range was provided.
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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 | $554K – $1.1M | $60K | 6.0% | 31 |
| 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
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for The Dog Stop franchisees (2014 – 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.
Franchisee Contacts
1 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA 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)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a The Dog Stop franchise ranges from $553,500 to $1,112,800. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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