Dogtopia Franchise

Dog day care & boarding

Dogtopia is the premier provider of dog daycare and boarding and is now opening franchises all over the US! Customers can drop their dog off at Dogtopia and let him spend the day socializing with other dogs, running around and burning off plenty of pent-up energy.

Happy To Be Here, Inc. has designed an effective and easy-to-use business system for franchisees. As a franchise owner of Dogtopia, you will receive unparalleled support from our management office. Other benefits as a franchisee include use of the trademark Dogtopia name, access to our proprietary salon products, corporate purchasing power, equipment and furniture specifications, access to qualified, approved vendors, site selection assistance, interior design consultation, corporate manuals, marketing, and public relations services, training and ongoing product development.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Dogtopia franchise ranges from $668,298 to $1,444,264. This includes $76,820 to $102,900 that must be paid to the franchisor and their affiliates.

If you are a conversion franchisee (i.e., you are converting an existing dog daycare facility to your Dogtopia facility), then the total investment necessary to begin operation of a Dogtopia franchise ranges from $331,070 to $806,885. This includes $56,620 to $72,700 that must be paid to the franchisor and their affiliates. The transfer fee is 50% of the franchise fee

If you purchase area development rights, the total investment necessary to begin operation of a Dogtopia franchise ranges from $668,298 to $1,444,264, plus an additional $44,550 for each franchise you commit to develop (excluding the first franchise). This includes $76,820 to $102,900 that must be paid to the franchisor and their affiliates, plus an additional $44,550 for each franchise you commit to develop (excluding the first franchise), which must also be paid to the
franchisor.

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How much does it cost to open a Dogtopia Franchise?

The investment required to open a Dogtopia Franchise is between $668,298-$1,444,264. There is an initial franchise fee of $49,500 which grants you the license to run a business under the Dogtopia name.

Individual Unit Costs

Initial Investment:
$668,298-$1,444,264
Initial Franchise Fee:
$49,500
Royalty Fee:
7%
Advertising Fee:
2%
Term of Agreement:
10 years

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News and Press Releases

From Taxes To Dogs: How This Top Franchise Owner Expanded Her Portfolio
Sue McCumsey, an owner of multiple franchises in the Baton Rouge area, saw an opportunity in the way franchises provide personal freedom, unlike other industries. For over 25 years, McCumsey has operated a block of Jackson Hewitt tax preparation service businesses. Recently, she has added Dogt...

Dogtopia Named Best Franchise in Franchise Times First Annual Zor Awards
Closing out a banner year with a 19.2 percent comparable sales growth and almost 70 signed franchise agreements in development, Dogtopia is entering 2017 with another impressive notch added to its belt. The nation's leading dog daycare facility has been named the best franchise to buy in the p...

Dogtopia Launches New Brand Identity Across All Locations
Dogtopia, an award winning dog daycare, boarding and spa franchise, announced today the company will adopt a new brand identity, including a new logo, signage, facility design and marketing collateral. The rebrand will be rolled out to Dogtopia's 31 owned and franchise locations, as well as 15 new l...

Dogtopia And Thomas Franchise Solutions To Open Multiple Dogtopia Dog Day Care Franchises In Seattle
Dogtopia, the leading national dog day care franchise, announced today its intentions to open multi-unit franchises in Seattle, WA through its Regional Developer model. This new area of development has been targeted after Thomas Franchise Solutions proprietary location software indicated Seattle ...

Dogtopia Gets Investment For Major Expansion
Tysons Corner-based dog daycare company Dogtopia will expand to hundreds of locations as part of a partnership with investment firm Thomas Franchise Solutions Ltd. Financial terms of the investment weren't disclosed. Dogtopia, founded in 2002, started franchising in 2005 and currently has ...

Dogtopia News & Press Releases

Dogtopia Franchise Growth History

When did the first Dogtopia open? 2002
When did Dogtopia start Franchising? 2005

Dogtopia Franchise Expansion Plans

United States: Nationwide

International: Worldwide

Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Training
On-The-Job Training: 200 hours

Classroom Training: 80 hours

In store Training: 80 Hours

Additional Training: 1 week support at grand opening

Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security/Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing

Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social media
SEO
Website development
Email marketing
Loyalty program/app

Business Operations

Many franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10-15

Absentee ownership of franchise is IS allowed.

Qualifications & Business Experiences

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

How much does a Dogtopia Franchise owner make?

To calculate how much income a franchise owner can do at Dogtopia Franchise, may vary on factors like location, size etc., On the other side as a business owner your goals to maintain the quality of service while streaming sales high and expenses low. As any other franchise may include rent/mortgage, staffing/family, inventory supplies, utilities, administrative costs vise vera. Location to location and seasons the months costs may vary. Most franchises start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover most of the initial operating costs like signage, furniture, decoration and renovations.

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