Camp Bow Wow
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Camp Bow Wow franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 2003 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Carrollton, TX, United States Source: franchise.org
Camp Bow Wow franchise specializes in doggy daycare, boarding, and grooming services, creating a safe and fun environment where dogs can play and socialize whil
Headline figures
Camp Bow Wow quick facts
- Is Camp Bow Wow a franchise?
- Yes. Camp Bow Wow offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 224 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 82).
- How much does it cost to open a Camp Bow Wow franchise?
- The Camp Bow Wow Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $70,846–$406,715 for conversion only (conversion — total — low estimate) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 36); $954,606–$1,229,536 for new — total (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 30). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Camp Bow Wow charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 7% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 26). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 3% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 19). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Camp Bow Wow disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Camp Bow Wow FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 74). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Camp Bow Wow locations are there?
- The FDD reports 225 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 82). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Camp Bow Wow a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $70,846 – $406,715 (Conversion — TOTAL — low estimate); $954,606 – $1,229,536 (New — TOTAL); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 6 separate groups: other measures and revenue for 207 franchise US locations; profit for 52 franchise US locations; profit for 52 franchise US locations; other measures and revenue for 155 franchise US locations; profit for 39 franchise US locations; profit for 39 franchise US locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 2 in 2025, to 225 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Camp Bow Wow head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Conversion — TOTAL — low estimatePDF p. 36$70,846 – $406,715
- NewPDF p. 30$954,606 – $1,229,536
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty on loss of good standing — percentage of Net Revenue, subject to greater minimum monthly royaltyMain ongoing fee
59 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
6 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
207 locations
Revenue and other measures · 207 locations
- Who is counted
- Group1 all
- Excluded
- New<24months or incomplete reports excluded;Group2<=9000sqft;207Group1of225reportedUS source vsItem20US224 mismatchpreserved.
- Method
- Unaudited franchise reports financialbenchmarksurvey cash/accrual; continuous24fullmonths and allreports. Profit quartiles rank TotalFranchiseOwnerBenefit EBITDA+ownersalary excludesownerdraw;COGSincludesroyalty. Financial table figures absent extraction no inferredaverages.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 81
Net +9 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($70,846 – $1,229,536) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 223 to 225 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Group1 all · PDF p. 74
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Group1 top25%profit · PDF p. 74
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Group1 bottom25%profit · PDF p. 75
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Group2 <=9000sqft all · PDF p. 79
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Group2 top25%profit · PDF p. 79
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Group2 bottom25%profit · PDF p. 80
- [7]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 81
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
263 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | accounts receivable - net | $6,784,879 |
| 2025 | current portion of notes receivable - net | $210,629 |
| 2025 | amounts due from affiliates | $326,305 |
| 2025 | prepaid expenses | $4,506,910 |
| 2025 | other current assets | $293,729 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $19,440,303 |
| 2025 | right of use assets - net | $63,631,973 |
| 2025 | other i ntangibles - n et | $125,423,470 |
| 2025 | goodwill - net | $319,750,443 |
| 2025 | notes receivable, less current portion - net | $546,223 |
| 2025 | total assets | $552,151,419 |
| 2025 | accrued liabilities | $14,474,463 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 20 · PDF p. 81 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table1 U.S. Franchised Outlets 2024 start
“2024 212 222 + 10”
Note: Item 20 claim is state/geography-specific or not a national/systemwide Total row; it cannot be verified under the required scope.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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