Dogtopia Franchise
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 04:31PM Dog day care & boarding
Dogtopia is the premiere provider of dog daycare and boarding and is now opening franchises all over the US! Customers can drop their dog off at Dogtopia® and let him spend the day socializing with other dogs, running around and burning off plenty of pent-up energy.
Happy To Be Here, Inc. has designed an effective and easy-to-use business system for franchise business owners. As a franchise owner of Dogtopia®, you will receive unparalleled support from our management office. Other benefits as a franchisee include: use of the trademark Dogtopia® name, access to our propriatory salon products, corporate purchasing power, equipment and furniture specifications, access to qualified, approved vendors, site selection assistance, interior design consultation, corporate manuals, marketing and public relations services, training and ongoing product development.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a Dogtopia Franchises?
Total Cost: $143,550-$240,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $35,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 7%
Ongoing Advertising Fees: Not Available
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Contact Information for Dogtopia
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Dogtopia |
Phone Number: (703)821-1777 |
Dogtopia In the Press
No results at this time.Historical Expansion
In what year did Dogtopia begin operations? 2002
When did Dogtopia begin selling franchises? 2005
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Franchise Financing Information
Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available? Franchise Fee No No Initial Start-up Capital No No Plant, Property, and Equipment No No Inventory No No Accounts Receivable No No Payroll No No
Training & Support
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Field support and site evaluation
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising support
Franchise Operation Restrictions
0% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 12
Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
General business experience Sales & marketing experience
Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information
Can you buy this franchise for no money down? YesPlease note: You must download a free copy of Franchise Analyzer Professional to receive these benefits and so much more. Click here to download your FREE copy now.
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes