WAG N WASH
Wag N Wash franchises enable the operation of small-format retail stores offering self-service pet bathing, professional pet grooming, and retail sales of select pet supplies, accessories, bakery items, and food under the Wag N Wash brand and proprietary system. The business model includes standardized operations, supplier networks, store design, merchandising, and marketing to ensure quality and consistency. It targets pet-owning consumers seeking convenient pet care services and products.
Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty (2% mos 1-12, 3% 13-24, 4% after) + NAF ($1,000/mo first 12 mos; ~1.2% after) + $1,300-$1,450/mo fixed (tech $800, POS $265, grooming software $132, courier $100-250)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data based on 11 reporting franchised stores operating for the full measurement period January 1, 2024 to December 28, 2024. Additional POS sales data is provided for a sample of 14 stores.
* Best guess profit calculated as Average Annual Gross Margin $ ($833,466) minus Average Annual Rent Expense ($133,529) and Average Annual Labor Expense ($476,117) for the 11 Reporting Franchised Stores. No other operating expenses were provided to establish a range.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How WAG N WASH Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 78% of Pet Services franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Pet Services
| 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
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for WAG N WASH franchisees (2017 – 2024)
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
24 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)
Primarily disputes over franchise agreement renewal, breach of contract, non-compete violations, and related counterclaims involving former franchisees and their owners.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Parent Franchise Group, Inc. and affiliates including WNW Franchising, LLC filed Chapter 11 on November 3, 2024.
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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