Wag N Wash
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Wag N Wash franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
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Headline figures
Wag N Wash quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Wag N Wash franchise?
- The Wag N Wash Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $520,250–$1,357,300 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 25). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Wag N Wash charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 16). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $1,000 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 18). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Wag N Wash disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Wag N Wash FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 65). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- Is Wag N Wash 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
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $520,250 – $1,357,300 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 7 separate groups: revenue and other measures and costs for 11 Franchised-owned locations; revenue and other measures for 11 Franchised-owned locations; other measures and revenue for 6 Franchised-owned locations; revenue for 6 Franchised-owned locations; revenue and other measures for 5 Franchised-owned locations; revenue for 11 Franchised-owned locations; other measures for 11 Same owner throughout the measurement period locations. They are not combined.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Wag N Wash 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
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 25
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
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.
- $520,250–$1,357,300PDF p. 25$520,250 – $1,357,300
- Total Estimated Initial Investment for Multi-Unit 2-Pack: $555,250–$1,392,300Multi-unitPDF p. 28$555,250 – $1,392,300
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty months 1–12Main ongoing fee
26 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?
7 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
11 locations
Revenue, costs and other measures · 11 locations
- Who is counted
- All reporting Wag N Wash franchised stores; open and operating January 1–December 31, 2025, same owner throughout
- Excluded
- Excludes 1 transferred store, 8 reacquired stores, 1 store ceasing operations, 4 stores not representative of the system, and 2 stores that did not fully or timely report all presented items.
- Method
- Historic sales and operating data supplied by predecessor; averages and medians for the reporting stores.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
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 ($520,250 – $1,357,300) 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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 25
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All reporting Wag N Wash franchised stores; open and operating January 1–Decemb… · PDF p. 65; PDF p. 64; PDF p. 66
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All Reporting subset of reporting Wag N Wash franchised stores; open and operat… · PDF p. 65; PDF p. 64
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top subset of reporting Wag N Wash franchised stores; open and operating Januar… · PDF p. 64
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top subset of reporting Wag N Wash franchised stores open and operating January… · PDF p. 64
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom subset of reporting Wag N Wash franchised stores; open and operating Jan… · PDF p. 64
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Reporting Wag N Wash franchised stores; open and operating the full January 1–D… · PDF p. 66
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Reporting Wag N Wash franchised stores; open and operating the full January 1–D… · PDF p. 64
"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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | audited financial statements for 29-day period ended january 3, 2026 | $29 |
| — | entity has not been in business for three or more years | $3 |
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
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.