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    K-9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

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    K-9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel and K-9 Resorts Boutique Pet Hotel franchise specializes in premium pet boarding, daycare, and grooming services designed for disce

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    K-9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel quick facts

    Is K-9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel a franchise?
    Yes. K-9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 37 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 74).
    How much does it cost to open a K-9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel franchise?
    The K-9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $2,357,802 for luxury single — as incurred after opening various total estimated initial investment 1 9 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21); $1,571,395 for boutique single — as incurred after opening various total estimated initial investment 1 9 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the K-9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $49,500 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 14). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does K-9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 7% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 120% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 18). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does K-9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The K-9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 71). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many K-9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel locations are there?
    The FDD reports 37 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 74). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is K-9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel 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

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $2,357,802 (Luxury single — As incurred After opening Various TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT 1 9); $1,571,395 (Boutique single — As incurred After opening Various TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT 1 9); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 30 separate groups: other measures for 1 Founder-owned Fanwood NJ locations; other measures for 1 Founder-owned Fanwood NJ locations; other measures for 1 Founder-owned Fanwood NJ locations; other measures for 1 Founder-owned Fanwood NJ locations; other measures for 1 Founder-owned Fanwood NJ locations; adjusted operating results for 1 Founder-owned Fanwood NJ locations; adjusted operating results for 1 Founder-owned Fanwood NJ locations; adjusted operating results for 1 Founder-owned Fanwood NJ locations; adjusted operating results for 1 Founder-owned Fanwood NJ locations; adjusted operating results for 1 Founder-owned Fanwood NJ locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations; other measures for Franchised Luxury model locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 2 in 2025, to 37 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Compare outlet trendsPut Item 20 counts side by side with up to 3 other brands.

    K-9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel head-to-head

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    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 (6)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose; multi-unit packages are listed but not included in the headline range.

    • Boutique single — As incurred After opening Various TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT 1 9PDF p. 26$1,571,395
    • Luxury single — As incurred After opening Various TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT 1 9PDF p. 21$2,357,802
    • Boutique two units — Per Table Above Per Table Above Per Table AboveMulti-unitPDF p. 30$1,611,395
    • Boutique three units — Per Table Above Per Table Above Per Table AboveMulti-unitPDF p. 31$1,651,395
    • Luxury two units — Per Table Above Per Table Above Per Table AboveMulti-unitPDF p. 29$2,397,802 – $3,989,331
    • Luxury three units — Per Table Above Per Table Above Per Table AboveMulti-unitPDF p. 31$2,437,802 – $4,029,331

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 14
    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.

    Royalty Fee percentage of Gross RevenuesMain ongoing fee

    43 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?

    30 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    1 locations

    Other measures · 1 locations

    Who is counted
    Founder dollars 2022
    Period
    Facility, Utilities, & Monthly Services
    Excluded
    Owner compensation, interest and debt service excluded.
    Method
    Unaudited; 2023 expansion to 15,000 sq ft. Founder pays no franchise fees: royalty, brand, technology/LMS estimated; royalty six percent; rents adjusted fair market.

    These groups are never combined. Adjusted company-owned operating results cannot be divided by franchised revenue to calculate a franchisee profit margin.

    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. 74

    Net +13 outlets, 2023–2025

    0242023352024372025+11+2

    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 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 ($1,571,395 – $2,357,802) 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 35 to 37 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. [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 14
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Founder dollars 2022 · PDF p. 71; PDF p. 70
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Founder dollars 2023 · PDF p. 71; PDF p. 70
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Founder dollars 2024 · PDF p. 71; PDF p. 70
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Founder dollars 2025 · PDF p. 71; PDF p. 70
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Founder dollars 2021 · PDF p. 71; PDF p. 70
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Founder expense percentage 2022 · PDF p. 71
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Founder expense percentage 2025 · PDF p. 71
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Founder expense percentage 2021 · PDF p. 71
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Founder expense percentage 2023 · PDF p. 71
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Founder expense percentage 2024 · PDF p. 71
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top performer Year 1 · PDF p. 72
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top performer Year 3 · PDF p. 72
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top performer Year 4 · PDF p. 72
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top performer Year 2 · PDF p. 72
    16. [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top performer Legacy · PDF p. 72
    17. [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Average performer Year 2 · PDF p. 72
    18. [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Average performer Year 1 · PDF p. 72
    19. [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Average performer Year 3 · PDF p. 72
    20. [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Average performer Legacy · PDF p. 72
    21. [21]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Low performer Year 3 · PDF p. 73
    22. [22]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Low performer Year 2 · PDF p. 73
    23. [23]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Low performer Year 4 · PDF p. 73
    24. [24]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Low performer Year 1 · PDF p. 73
    25. [25]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Median performer Year 1 · PDF p. 73
    26. [26]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Median performer Year 4 · PDF p. 73
    27. [27]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Median performer Year 3 · PDF p. 73
    28. [28]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Median performer Legacy · PDF p. 73
    29. [29]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Median performer Year 2 · PDF p. 73
    30. [30]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Low performer Legacy · PDF p. 73
    31. [31]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Average performer Year 4 · PDF p. 72
    32. [32]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 74

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    10 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 yearMeasureReported value
    2025cash$2,262,679
    2025royalties receivable, net$293,245
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$22,712
    2025contract asset, franchise costs, current portion$440,339
    2025security deposits$83,078
    2025property and equipment, net$1,336,061
    2025due from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$62,868
    2025contract asset, franchise costs, net of current portion$2,456,677
    2025operating lease right-of-use asset, net$2,301,632
    2025intangible assets, net$7,544
    2025total assets$9,294,657
    2025current portion of operating lease liability$423,560

    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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