The Dog Stop - Franchise
Take a BITE out of the pet care industry with five key revenue drivers in one modern facility!
Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise:
| Liquid Capital: | $150,000 What does Liquid Capital mean? |
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| Net Worth: | $750,000 What does Net Worth mean? |
| Franchise Fee: | $60,000 What does Franchise Fee mean? |
| Total Investment: | $543,000 - $1,000,000 What does Total Investment mean? |
Options
Options available to franchisees:
| Financing: | Available |
|---|---|
| Training: | Available |
| Veteran Discount: | Discount on franchise fee for honorably discharged U.S. military veterans |
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise:
| Total Units: | 40 |
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| Home Office: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Year Founded: | 2009 |
| Franchising Since: | 2014 |
What Does a The Dog Stop Franchise Cost?
Interested parties should have at least $150,000 in liquid capital to invest and a minimum net worth of $750,000. Franchisees can expect to make a total investment of $543,000 - $1,000,000. The Dog Stop charges a franchise fee of $60,000. They also offer financing as well as a discount for veterans (Discount on franchise fee for honorably discharged U.S. military veterans). *
The Dog Stop: America's Premier Dog Care Center
Five Key Revenue Drivers in One Modern Facility!
Candidates for this opportunity need to have available liquid capital of $150,000 and a personal net worth of at least $750,000.
Founded in 2009 by a visionary who had spent years in research and planning for an all-inclusive dog care facility, The Dog Stop, now developed throughout 24 states from coast to coast, has become the nation's premier dog care provider and the single best franchisor in this explosive $136 billion pet care industry.
We offer boarding, day care, grooming, training, and retail supplies to communities across America and are committed to achieving a consistent level of quality at every facility – one that exceeds the needs of the pets we serve and provides complete peace of mind to our clients whose trust we earn and re-earn every day.
The Dog Stop's development team carry over 250 combined years of experience in building and supporting successful franchise systems and accompany each of our new owners through every step of their business setup from site selection and lease negotiation to design and construction to employee recruiting, training, and administration to grand opening.
Our in-house marketing department provides full-time marketing and advertising support to all franchisees including complete brand, website, and social media management while our exclusive all-in-one Pet Care Management Software (PCMS) organizes all sales data, service history, client and veterinarian contact information, and reservations, with live telephone support.
With lower entry costs and more individual revenue drivers than almost any other pet care business of its kind, single, multi-unit, and regional development investment options available, SBA approval, and an award-winning reputation, now may be the time to explore a future with The Dog Stop – America's Premier Dog Care Center!
US Dog and Pet Statistics:
- Over 91 million dogs are kept as pets today with owners spending almost $2,000 per year on each.
- Since the founding of The Dog Stop in 2009, spending on pet care services has nearly quadrupled.
- The pet industry maintained double-digit growth through both the Great Recession and the Covid-19 Pandemic.
- Morgan Stanley projects pet spending to exceed $1/4 trillion by 2030.
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Availability
The Dog Stop is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Interested parties should have at least $150,000 in liquid capital to invest.
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