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Tuesday
Apr272010

Laund-UR-Mutt Franchise

Self-service dog wash and pet spa

Pet Pioneers Inc. began Laund-UR-Mutt in 1992 to offer customers an alternative to bathing the family pet at home or paying for a groomer. Laund-UR-Mutt facilities offer multiple bays with stainless steel tubs of varying heights for customers and their pets, as well as grooming tables, high-speed grooming dryers, grooming leads, scrub mitts, aprons and portable ladders to help pets get in and out.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Laund-UR-Mutt Franchises?

Total Cost: $150,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $25,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%/mo.
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: 50% of originial franchise fee

Contact Information for Laund-UR-Mutt

Laund-UR-Mutt
8854 S. Edgewood St.
Littleton, CO
80130

Phone Number: (303)470-1540
Fax Number: (303)470-8669

Franchise Homepage:

Historical Expansion

In what year did Laund-UR-Mutt begin operations? 1992
When did Laund-UR-Mutt begin selling franchises? 1994

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2004 7 0 0 0
2003 5 0 0 1
2002 3 0 0 1
2001 4 0 0 0
2000 4 0 0 0

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

Training
Ongoing training available
Support
Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks

Franchise Operation Restrictions

30% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
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
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