Woofie's Franchise Review
Woofie's is a Franchise Grade Made The Grade™ franchise, which means it's ranked highly by our research team.
Franchise Details
Woofie's offers pet sitting and dog walking services as well as pet grooming services through a mobile pet spa van.
How much does a Woofie's business cost to open?
Woofie's has an initial franchise fee of up to $48,500, with a total upfront investment range of $116,219 to $197,326.
- Initial Franchise Fee: $48,500
- Total Investment: $116,219 to $197,326
- Working Capital: $20,342 to $50,000
- Royalty Fee: 6.5%
The upfront investment of any franchised business includes many fees. Explore this franchise opportunity to better understand the specific costs required to purchase a Woofie's, such as territory fees, leasehold improvement costs, grand opening advertising, and equipment purchases. It should be noted that, franchise companies are required to disclose all initial fees. These fees include those that are actually paid when signing the franchise agreement and commitments to fees you are required to pay. Another important item to review is whether the upfront fees are refundable or not. The franchisor is required to disclose what criteria any of the upfront fees are refundable. A franchisor must also provide details of a range of fees if its initial fees are not uniform within the franchise. A thorough analysis of the Item 5 initial fees will give you the answers needed to make an informed investment decision a Woofie's.
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How much does a Woofie's franchise owner make?
As with any new franchised business, there should be a strong return on your investment and net profit potential. The specific franchise owner's salary and the profits from a Woofie's franchise depends on a lot of different factors. One way to confirm the potential revenues or profits earned from a Woofie's franchise investment is to review the franchisor's Item 19 within their Franchise Disclosure Document. This is called an earnings claim. This is not required within a franchisor's disclosure and approximately 68% of all franchise companies that we research and study will disclose financial performance data within Item 19 of their FDD. Some franchise companies may provide limited information such as overall systemwide sales. This type of financial disclosure is not always helpful to assess profitability for you directly. So review overall sales data with caution. As expected, usually earnings and owner's income are correspond to the overall size of the initial investment. The larger the initial investment, the higher return you should anticipate
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How many franchise outlets does Woofie's franchise system operate?
As of the 2021 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are 3 franchised Woofie's locations across the USA.
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Are there any Woofie's franchises near me?
Based on 2021 FDD information, Woofie's has franchised locations in 1 states. There may be zero outlets in several states as each franchise maps out their development strategy differently. Specific states also require franchisors to register their franchise opportunity and file their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with state examiners prior to offering franchises to residents in that state. These registration states have examiners review a franchisor's FDD to ensure it complies state regulatory requirements. In addition to registration states, some other states have enacted supplemental franchise or business opportunity laws that require franchisors to submit their franchise within the state. In almost all instances the filing is simply a notice with the state. Unlike franchise registration states, the franchise filing states do not review a franchisor's FDD.
Based on our research Woofie's is expanding into new regions and might be available near you.
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Last Reviewed: 2021
Sector: Personal Services
Category: Pet Care
Woofie's Franchise INFORMATION
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FAQS
Do they provide any initial training and opening assistance?
Yes, they have an initial training program of 112 hours. This includes 61 hours of classroom training, 51 hours of on-the-job training, and 0 hours of online training. In their FDD they outline who's in charge of the training. Unlock to find out more.
| Online | 0 |
|---|---|
| On-the-Job | 51 |
| Classroom | 61 |
| Total | 112 |
Do they provide Territory Protections?
Woofie's offers territory protections. For an explanation of territorial rights, unlock this franchise for important details.
Do they have computer and technology support in place?
Yes, Woofie's offers comprehensive support for franchisees. Unlock this franchise to find out more.
How long ago did they begin franchising?
They began franchising in 2018. The average Pet Care franchise began franchising in 2010.
Does Woofie's offer lending options?
No, but you can click here to fill out our affordability calculator and understand your financing options.
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- How much do franchise owners historically make?
- Does this franchise provide Veteran or First Responder discounts?
- Does this franchise use public figures to promote their franchise?
- Does this franchise disclose any bankruptcies?
- Is this brand related with any other franchise brands or private equity investment groups?
- How many new outlets have they opened within the last 5 years?
- How many franchised outlets have closed within the last 5 years?
- How many new outlets have they sold in the last 5 years?
- How many franchised outlets have terminated within the last 5 years?
- Does this franchise operate any corporate or affiliate owned outlets?
- How long is their initial and renewal term lengths?
- Do you have a legal dispute resolution process?
- How long have they been franchising?
- Are they actively selling franchises across the United States?
- How are the royalty, advertising and marketing funds administered and managed by the franchisor?
- How are territories defined?
- What support can you expect to receive from the franchisor?
- Why has new franchise outlet growth been so low?
- What are the critical requirements for managing a successful franchised location in this brand?
- Are you required to work in the outlet or is this a passive investment opportunity?
- Will the franchisor refund any upfront fees under certain circumstances?