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The Dog Stop
Dog daycare, boarding, walking, grooming, training, products

The Dog Stop
Dog daycare, boarding, walking, grooming, training, products

About
Founded

2009

Franchising Since

2013 (5 Years)

Corporate Address

80 26th St., #200
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

CEO

Jesse Coslov

Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ

$254,350 - $488,300

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

$350,000

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

$75,000

Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

$47,000 - $47,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

5%

Ad Royalty Fee

2%

Financing Options

The Dog Stop has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: 
franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory

Veteran Incentives

15% off franchise fee

Support Options
Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops

Newsletter

Meetings/Conventions

Grand Opening

Online Support

Security/Safety Procedures

Field Operations

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising

Ad Templates

National Media

Regional Advertising

On-The-Job Training:

1 week

Classroom Training:

2 weeks

Additional Training:

As needed

Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of Employees Required to Run:

8 - 12

Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $254,350 High - $488,300
Units
+11.1%+0 UNITS (1 Year) +80.0%+4 UNITS (3 Years)

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Franchise Financing
Using 401(K)/IRA Funds
  • Tax Penalty-Free
  • Debt Free
  • Expert Guidance
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