Skiptown
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Skiptown franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 2025 Source: franchising.com
- Headquarters
- 222 Rampart St, Charlotte, NC 28203 Source: franchising.com
Skiptown is a pet services business serving dogs and their owners. Its locations offer off-leash indoor and outdoor turfed dog parks, a full-service bar for people, dog daycare, overnight boarding, and grooming.
Headline figures
Skiptown quick facts
- Is Skiptown a franchise?
- Yes. Skiptown offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 0 franchised and 3 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 54).
- How much does it cost to open a Skiptown franchise?
- The Skiptown Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $1,688,231 for single facility total investment — high bound (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20); $904,679–$1,688,231 for single facility total investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Skiptown initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $45,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Skiptown charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Skiptown disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Skiptown FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 52). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Skiptown locations are there?
- The FDD reports 3 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 54). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Skiptown 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: $1,688,231 (Single Facility total investment — high bound); $904,679 – $1,688,231 (Single Facility total investment); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 reports other measures for 3 Corporate-owned locations.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Skiptown 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 (4)
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.
- Single Facility total investmentPDF p. 20$904,679 – $1,688,231
- Single Facility total investment — high boundPDF p. 20$1,688,231
- Multi-unit 2–5 Facilities total investmentMulti-unitPDF p. 1$939,679 – $1,798,231
- Multi-unit 2–5 Facilities total investment — high boundMulti-unitPDF p. 1$1,798,231
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11
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 feeMain ongoing fee
30 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?
One reported population. Revenue is not owner income.
3 locations
Other measures · 3 locations
- Who is counted
- Corporate locations open more than 12 months; daycare/overnight/grooming only, excludes dog park and bar revenue
- Excluded
- No dog park or bar revenue included; corporate facilities include those amenities, which may increase service demand.
- Method
- Historical corporate location measures; monthly tables. Centers vary.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of December 31 for years labeled of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 54
Net +2 outlets, 2023–2025
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
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($904,679 – $1,688,231) 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?
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]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 11
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record · PDF p. 52; PDF p. 53
- [3]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 54
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
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
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Territory language
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Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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