Dogdrop
Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data
Researching Dogdrop franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Dogdrop franchise specializes in dog daycare and boarding services, offering pet owners a safe and engaging environment for their furry companions.
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Dogdrop franchise?
- The Dogdrop Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $360,800 for purchases according to agreed-upon terms employees, utilities, suppliers, etc. total — 360800 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20); $384,800 for in the table above of this item 7 for a franchise agreement. total estimate (note 3) — 384800 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Dogdrop initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $12,000 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 9). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Dogdrop charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $2 % Gross Sales (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $4 % (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Dogdrop disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Dogdrop FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- How many Dogdrop locations are there?
- The FDD reports 6 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 52). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2025 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $360,800 (purchases according to agreed-upon terms Employees, utilities, suppliers, etc. TOTAL — 360800); $384,800 (in the Table above of this Item 7 for a Franchise Agreement. Total Estimate (Note 3) — 384800); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
- 3Outlets held steady in 2024, to 6 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
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
2025 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- purchases according to agreed-upon terms Employees, utilities, suppliers, etc. TOTAL — 360800PDF p. 20$360,800
- in the Table above of this Item 7 for a Franchise Agreement. Total Estimate (Note 3) — 384800PDF p. 24$384,800
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 9
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- RoyaltyMain ongoing fee
50 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?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2025 FDD for Dogdrop has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2024 of each year.
2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 52
Net +4 outlets, 2022–2024
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($360,800 – $384,800) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Dogdrop reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Reported units went from 6 to 6 in 2024. 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?
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 (2025 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 9
- [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 52
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | total assets | $10 |
| 2024 | total current liabilities | $116,572 |
| 2024 | members' deficit | -$116,562 |
| 2024 | operating revenues initial franchise fees | $73,000 |
| 2024 | royalty fees | $8,353 |
| 2024 | total operating revenues | $81,353 |
| 2024 | commissions | $36,500 |
| 2024 | professional fees | $44,538 |
| 2024 | deferred commissions | $36,500 |
| 2024 | cash flows from financing activities net change in due to/from affiliate | -$160,376 |
| 2024 | member contributions | $45,000 |
| 2024 | net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$115,376 |
| 2024 | net change in cash and cash equivalents | -$84,913 |
| 2024 | operating expenses general and administrative | $11,381 |
| 2024 | total operating expenses | $105,390 |
| 2024 | assets current assets cash and cash equivalents | $10 |
| 2024 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $91,000 |
| 2024 | due to affiliates | $25,572 |
| 2024 | net loss | -$24,037 |
| 2024 | advertising and marketing | $12,971 |
| 2024 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $18,000 |
| 2024 | net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $30,463 |
| 2023 | total assets | $121,423 |
| 2023 | assets current assets cash and cash equivalents | $84,923 |
| 2023 | deferred commissionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $36,500 |
| 2023 | due to affiliates | $185,948 |
| 2023 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $73,000 |
| 2023 | total current liabilities | $258,948 |
| 2023 | members' deficit | -$137,525 |
| 2023 | royalty fees | $10,145 |
| 2023 | total operating revenues | $50,145 |
| 2023 | operating expenses general and administrative | $8,124 |
| 2023 | commissions | $20,000 |
| 2023 | professional fees | $180,345 |
| 2023 | total operating expenses | $208,469 |
| 2023 | deferred commissionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $20,000 |
| 2023 | accounts payable | -$39,228 |
| 2023 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$40,000 |
| 2023 | net loss | -$158,324 |
| 2023 | net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$217,552 |
| 2023 | member contributions | $100,000 |
| 2023 | net change in cash and cash equivalents | $83,396 |
| 2023 | operating revenues initial franchise fees | $40,000 |
| 2023 | cash flows from financing activities net change in due to/from affiliate | $200,948 |
| 2023 | net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $300,948 |
| 2022 | total assets | $73,027 |
| 2022 | liabilities and members' deficit current liabilities accounts payable | $39,228 |
| 2022 | assets current assets cash and cash equivalents | $1,527 |
| 2022 | due from affiliates | $15,000 |
| 2022 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $113,000 |
| 2022 | members' deficit | -$79,201 |
| 2022 | operating expenses general and administrative | $1,495 |
| 2022 | professional fees | $126,576 |
| 2022 | total operating expenses | $128,071 |
| 2022 | net loss | -$128,071 |
| 2022 | deferred commissionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$56,500 |
| 2022 | accounts payable | $39,228 |
| 2022 | net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$32,343 |
| 2022 | cash flows from financing activities net change in due to/from affiliate | -$15,000 |
| 2022 | net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$15,000 |
| 2022 | cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | $48,870 |
| 2022 | deferred commissionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $56,500 |
| 2022 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $113,000 |
| 2022 | net change in cash and cash equivalents | -$47,343 |
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.
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