Q. How much will I need to invest?
A. Estimated cost of The Pooch Patio franchise is approximately $405,700 to $479,100 and varies upon location.
Q. What does the franchise system include?
A. Owning and operating an assigned franchise, use of The Pooch Patio brand name, trademarks, operational systems, and design. Additionally, you will receive support in these specific areas:
- Prototypical architectural plans and assistance in the development of your specific construction plans.
- Specifications for fixtures, furniture, equipment, and leasehold improvements.
- Assistance in site selection.
- Corporate training.
- Ongoing support from The Pooch Patio operations team.
- Full list of approved suppliers for all necessary goods and services.
- Operating manuals, policies, procedures, and business management systems.
Q. How much is the franchise fee for The Pooch Patio franchise?
A. $50,000 per location.
Q. Does The Pooch Patio offer multi-unit development opportunities?
A. Yes. We are actively seeking franchisees who will build multiple locations over time. To secure the rights to open multiple units in a specific trade area, you must pay an area development fee equal to $25,000 multiplied by the number of locations to be developed. This $25,000 deposit is then credited toward the franchise fee of $50,000 for each location developed. For example, if you purchased the right to develop three units in a specific trade area, you would be required to pay $75,000 ($25,000 x 3) as the deposit on three franchised, plus $25,000 as the balance of the franchise fee for the first unit, for a total of $100,000. You would be obligated to pay the balance on each franchisee fee, or $25,000, for the second and third locations when leases for those locations are executed.
Q. How much is the on-going royalty fee?
A. 5% of total gross sales less sales tax.
Q. How much is the advertising and promotional obligation?
A. 3% of total gross sales less sales tax. We allocate this 3% advertising and promotional obligation between contributions to the system advertising fund and expenditures for local advertising.
Q. How is the site selected for my location?
A. The Pooch Patio will provide Real Estate assistance and must approve all locations. It is the franchisees responsibility to present potential sites for approval to us. We will provide a Site Approval Package to assist each franchisee in this regard.
Q. Is there any experience necessary to own a franchise?
A. Yes, but not necessarily in the pet care industry. We are actively searching for candidates with strong business and leadership skills.
Q. Do I need to be involved in the day-to-day operation of my franchise?
A. At least one owner or a designated general manager must be involved on a full-time basis and must be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management. At least one owner must assume responsibility for general oversight and management of each location.
Q. How will I know if I have the necessary finances?
A. You must show a net worth in excess of $1,000,000, with $300,000 available in liquid assets for each proposed location to be developed.
Q. How long is the term of The Pooch Patio franchise agreement?
A. The franchise agreement term is ten (10) years, renewable for another ten (10) years.
Q. I am interested in The Pooch Patio franchise. What do I do next?
A. For more information, and to help us serve you efficiently, please complete our online application and you will be contacted by a Pooch Patio franchise representative.
Disclaimer: Information made available through this web site regarding The Pooch Patio franchise opportunity is for general information only and is not intended to be a franchise offer. Offers are made only after delivery of an effective Uniform Franchise Offering Circular in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. None of the communications made through this web site should be construed as an offer to sell any Pooch Patio franchises in, nor is any such communication directed to the residents of, any jurisdiction requiring registration of the franchise before it is offered and sold in that jurisdiction. No Pooch Patio franchises will be sold to any resident of such jurisdiction until the offering has been exempted from the requirements of, or duly registered in and declared effective by, such jurisdiction and the required Uniform Franchise Offering Circular has been delivered to the prospective franchisee before the sale in compliance with applicable law.
