Wag N Wash
Wag N Wash franchises operate small-format retail stores that provide self-service pet bathing, professional pet grooming, and retail sales of select pet supplies, accessories, bakery items, and food under the Wag N Wash mark and proprietary system. The business model includes uniform standards for operations, store design, supplier networks, merchandising, and marketing to maintain quality and consistency. They target pet-owning consumers seeking convenient grooming services and curated pet products.
Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty (2% first 12 months, 3% months 13-24, 4% thereafter) of gross sales + advertising (first 12 months: $3,350/mo local + $1,000/mo NAF; after: lesser of 3.5% gross sales or $8,333/mo split 2/3 local 1/3 NAF) + $800/mo technology + $265/mo POS lease + $132/mo grooming software + $100-$250/mo courier fees
How Wag N Wash Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 80% of Pet Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wag N Wash Current | $521K – $1.4M | $50K | 2.0% | 23 |
| 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
Franchisee Contacts
27 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)
Post-termination non-compete enforcement and counterclaim by former franchisee SureFed Plus LC.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Predecessor Franchise Group, Inc. and affiliates, including WNW Franchising, LLC, filed Chapter 11 on November 3, 2024; plan confirmed June 2, 2025, effective June 6, 2025.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Wag N Wash franchise ranges from $520,520 to $1,357,600. This includes a franchise fee of $49,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 2.0% of gross sales.
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