The Dog Stop offers boarding, daycare, grooming, and training services for dogs, providing a safe and enjoyable environment for pets to socialize and thrive.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
?
20
+
18%
18%
Franchise fee
?
$49,500
Investment
?
$543,000 - $1,037,000
Revenue (AUV)
?
Undisclosed
$856,000
+
n.a.
n.a.
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Founded in 2009 by Jesse Coslov and Chris Kane, The Dog Stop has grown into a leading name in the pet care industry. Inspired by thorough research and a deep understanding of what pet owners need, they opened their first location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — which remains the company’s home base today.
In 2014, The Dog Stop launched its franchise program, opening doors for entrepreneurs eager to enter the growing pet care sector.
The brand provides a wide array of services, from dog daycare and overnight boarding to grooming, training, and in-home care. It also features a retail shop stocked with premium pet products. By offering everything under one roof, The Dog Stop delivers convenience and reliability that pet owners can count on.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a The Dog Stop franchise is
$543,000 - $1,037,000.
That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise.
These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$49,500 – $49,500
Lease Payments
$9,000 – $34,500
Leasehold Improvements
$275,000 – $475,000
Blueprints/Design Documents
$5,000 – $35,000
Furnishings, Fixtures, and Equipment
$145,000 – $252,300
Signage
$2,500 – $25,000
Initial Inventory
$8,550 – $20,000
Utility and Security Deposits
$3,500 – $15,000
Insurance – Annual Premium
$1,500 – $5,500
Grand Opening Advertising
$15,000 – $20,000
Travel and Living Expenses While Training
$2,500 – $5,000
Point-of-Sale and Computer System
$1,000 – $2,500
Technology Fees
$500 – $3,000
Permits and Licenses
$250 – $1,000
Professional Fees
$1,000 – $5,000
Employee Wages
$2,500 – $4,000
Financing Fees
$0 – $25,000
Additional Funds – 3 months
$20,700 – $60,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$543,000 – $1,037,300
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$49,500 – $49,500
Lease Payments
$9,000 – $34,500
Leasehold Improvements
$275,000 – $475,000
Blueprints/Design Documents
$5,000 – $35,000
Furnishings, Fixtures, and Equipment
$145,000 – $252,300
Signage
$2,500 – $25,000
Initial Inventory
$8,550 – $20,000
Utility and Security Deposits
$3,500 – $15,000
Insurance – Annual Premium
$1,500 – $5,500
Grand Opening Advertising
$15,000 – $20,000
Travel and Living Expenses While Training
$2,500 – $5,000
Point-of-Sale and Computer System
$1,000 – $2,500
Technology Fees
$500 – $3,000
Permits and Licenses
$250 – $1,000
Professional Fees
$1,000 – $5,000
Employee Wages
$2,500 – $4,000
Financing Fees
$0 – $25,000
Additional Funds – 3 months
$20,700 – $60,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$543,000 – $1,037,300
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is The Dog Stop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
The Dog Stop had 26 total units in 2024, of which 20 were franchised-owned and 6 company-owned.
The Dog Stop provides franchisees with a comprehensive set of training programs designed to ensure operational success:
Initial Training Program Before opening, The Dog Stop offers a training course for the franchisee and at least two additional managers, covering approximately ten days at a designated training site. This includes classroom and hands-on training in areas such as computer operations, dog behavior, customer service, facility management, grooming, retail operations, and general operations.
Onsite Pre-Opening Training Franchisees receive up to five days of additional training at their location to assist with opening preparations. This ensures the team is prepared to implement operational standards from day one.
Online Employee Training All employees, such as handlers and receptionists, must complete online training courses and pass exams before starting employment. This helps maintain consistent service quality across all franchise locations.
Territory Protection
The Dog Stop provides its franchisees with a protected territory described in terms of zip codes or geographic boundaries, typically covering at least 40,000 households or 25,000 dogs.
Within this territory, the franchisor agrees not to open or authorize another The Dog Stop location, giving the franchisee a level of local market protection. However, the franchisee is not allowed to directly solicit customers outside of their territory but may serve customers who voluntarily seek their services.
Despite this protection, The Dog Stop retains broad rights to sell products and services through other channels inside and outside the territory, such as online sales, catalogs, fairs, expos, and telemarketing.
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