The Dog Stop Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

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20
+
18%
18%
Investment required

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$543,000 - $1,037,000
Revenue (AUV)

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$856,000
Undisclosed
Pro
+
n.a.
+
xx%
-xx%
n.a.
Initial franchise fee

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$49,500
Royalty fees

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6.00%
+
2% + 5%
Operating Profit

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12.5%

Pro
Franchisees

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20
+
18%
18%
Investment required

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$543,000 - $1,037,000
Franchise fee

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$49,500
Royalty fees

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6.00%
+
2% + 5%
Revenue (AUV)

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$856,000
Undisclosed
Pro
+
n.a.
+
xx%
-xx%
n.a.
Operating Profit

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12.5%

Pro

The Dog Stop: Redefining All-In-One Pet Care Services

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

Here's what you would need to invest 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

Franchise Disclosure Document

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Competitors

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Franchisees
Growth
Initial fee
Investment
Revenue
Gross Profit
Operating Profit
Industry

20

+
18%
18%
No growth
New

$49,500

$543,000

-

$1,037,000

n.a.

$856,000

Pro

95.9%

Pro

12.5%

Pro

Pets

Training

The Dog Stop provides franchisees with a comprehensive set of training programs designed to ensure operational success:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Refresher Training
    The franchisor offers refresher training courses, which may be designated as mandatory. While no fee is charged for the courses, the franchisee is responsible for related expenses like travel and lodging.
  5. Ongoing Guidance and Support
    The Dog Stop provides ongoing operational guidance through its operations manual, bulletins, written materials, emails, phone consultations, and onsite visits when necessary. This support covers topics such as purchasing, advertising, marketing, employee training, and administrative practices.

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.

The franchisor and its affiliates can also operate or license businesses under different brands, even those offering similar services, both within and beyond the designated territory. Importantly, the franchisee does not receive compensation for sales the franchisor makes through these alternative channels.

Number of units

2024
Franchised units

17

18

20

Company-owned units

4

5

6

Total units

21

23

26

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-
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+
-7%
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-
$678,000
Franchisees
0
+
n.a.
n.a.

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$181,000
-
$314,000
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