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At a Glance
Products & Services: Dog day care & in-home pet care services
Number of Locations: 140
Total Investment: $60K - 750K
Founded: 2000
Began Franchising: 2003
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 139 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 133 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 107 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 80 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $60,000 - $750,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000 - $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000 - $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000 - $750,000
Liquid Cash Available: $30,000 - $200,000
Operations
40% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 12. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week. Home study : 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
Low-Cost: #88 (2011),
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